You are given the description of a network. The network has three switches (i.e. Switch A, Switch B and Switch C) and three hosts (i.e. Host A, Host B and Host C). The Host A is connected to Switch A. The Host B is connected to Switch B. The Host C is connected to Switch C. Furthermore, the Switch A is connected to Switch B. The Switch B is connected to Switch C and the Switch C is connected to Switch A. Explain in your own words (a) what happens if Host A sends a packet over to Host B and (b) a benefit and a problem of this network.
Looks like the switches are connected using traditional cascading (daisy chaining ) in series in which they are operated separately.
The benefit of using such a topology is
1. You could achieve longer data communication distance.
2. The packet transfer should be error proof.
3. Advisable to use only in home based or low demand networks.
The drawbacks / problem of using such serial topology
1. It behaves similar to electic circuits (series) wherein failure at one point could take the whole system down.
2. The loop could be fatal in the sence it might lead to unnecessary slowness, performance issues.
3. Less flexible mode of topology.
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