Computer Science - Networking - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Networking - Section 5 (Q.No. 37)
37.
In a _____ topology, if there are n devices in a network, each device has n - 1 ports for cables.
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Saba said:
7 years ago
If suppose, N number of devices are connected with each other in a mesh topology, the total number of ports that is required by each device is N-1. Assume there are 5 devices connected to each other, hence a total number of ports required is 4.
If suppose, N number of devices are connected with each other in a mesh topology, then a total number of dedicated links required to connect them is NC2 i.e. N (N-1) /2.
In Figure 1, there are 5 devices connected to each other, hence a total number of links required is 5*4/2 = 10.
If suppose, N number of devices are connected with each other in a mesh topology, then a total number of dedicated links required to connect them is NC2 i.e. N (N-1) /2.
In Figure 1, there are 5 devices connected to each other, hence a total number of links required is 5*4/2 = 10.
Shannu said:
7 years ago
Here, it is asked for a number of ports not physical channels. So, n-1 is the correct answer.
Rupali said:
9 years ago
It's star network. Mesh requires n(n-1) /2.
James said:
9 years ago
Why? Please, Can anyone explain it?
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