I'm trying to emulate a fairly intense (to me) topology, but I'm already cascaded 2 switches deep, and I'm just wondering if there is some kind of arbitrary limit on cascading that I should be aware of. It seems like I remember in CCNA class some kind of 5-4-3-2 rule or something that had to do with chaining network devices. Thanks..
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Is there a limit on how many switches can be cascaded?
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jimbopalmer
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only applies to hubs (repeaters)
Switches (used as full duplex devicces) would not be limited to 5 hops, altough any sensible topology would try to make a root switch and tie as many of the other switches as possible to it directly.
I do not think I have any runs over 8 switches long.
I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
Switches (used as full duplex devicces) would not be limited to 5 hops, altough any sensible topology would try to make a root switch and tie as many of the other switches as possible to it directly.
I do not think I have any runs over 8 switches long.
I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
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I would try to keep the number of hops to a minimum. Not because the hardware requires it, but because network management and security will. The larger the network grows, the more security and data-shaping will increase as a priority. This will eventually lead to managed switches and a need for a tighter network to keep the end node coming directly back to the managed switch. Trust me; an ad-hoc switched network can grow into a spidery monster quick.
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