Specifications

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Mesh
This topology provides a direct connection from one node to every other node in the
network. Traffic is routed over a primary path as well as an alternative path in case of
congestion or failure.
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Figure 7 Mesh Topology
The Traverse supports the following protection schemes for mesh topologies:
• STS and VT 1+1 path protection
• High order and low order SNCP
Interconnected
Ring
Topologies
Force10 supports the following interconnected ring topologies:
• Single Node Interconnected Rings
• Two Node Overlapping Rings
• Two Node Interconnected Rings
• Four Node Interconnected Rings
Node 2
Node 3
Node 1
Node 4
Node 5