Specifications

Getting Started with HP ProCurve Switching and Routing
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Deployment options
Within each environment, switches can be categorized by where they are deployed
on the network itself. The network is often organized into three tiers:
 Core — Core switches establish the backbone of the network.
 Distribution — Distribution switches are consolidation points for access switches.
 LAN access or server access (referred to as the access tier in this course) — In
the enterprise or an SMB, LAN access switches connect directly to endpoints,
such as workstations and printers. In the data center, server access switches
connect directly to the servers.
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