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Installing the Switch
Stacking Information and Topologies
Ring Topologies
Up to 4 switches may also be connected in closed ring topologies. Ring
topologies afford some protection from a single failure because
communications between the switches continues, in a direction away from
the failure. Therefore ring topologies are recommended.
A typical ring topology is illustrated in Figure 2-22.
Figure 2-22. Typical ring topology
Cable connection examples for stacked rings are illustrated in Figure 2-23.
Figure 2-23. Cable connection examples for ring topologies
2-switch ring
4-switch ring