Networking

Two-Tier Collapsed Core Topology

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Two-tier network diagram showing redundant collapsed core switches connected directly to access switches, simplifying campus architecture.
Two-tier network diagram showing redundant collapsed core switches connected directly to access switches, simplifying campus architecture.
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What it shows

  • Merges core backbone switching and distribution policies into a single tier.
  • Reduces hardware, transceivers, and power footprint by up to 40 percent.
  • Ideal for medium-sized offices with fewer than 2,000 active endpoints.

The takeaway

Collapse core and distribution layers into a single switch pair to reduce budget and operational overhead.

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