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Installing the Switch
Sample Network Topologies
Sample Network Topologies
This section shows a few sample network topologies for implementing the
HP 2530 Switches. For more topology information, see the HP networking
products Web site, www.hp.com/networking.
As a Desktop Switch Implementing PoE
Figure 2-12. Basic desktop configuration
The HP 2530 PoE+ switches are designed to be used as desktop switches to
which end nodes, printers and other peripherals, and servers are directly
connected, as shown in the above illustration. The switches can also supply
PoE+ power to end devices such as IP telephones.
HP 2530-48G-PoE+
Twisted-pair
straight-through
or crossover
cables
Server with
Gigabit
Ethernet NIC
Category 5e twisted-pair
straight-through or
crossover cable for 1000
Mbps connection to server