Network architecture reference

Explore device roles and links in a three-tier campus network, then discuss your architecture requirements.

Connectivity reference

FS reference · Product 206805 · C16916 · Reproduced from the supplied screenshot.

Devices and counts explain the reference architecture. They do not identify products for sale, a verified compatible bundle or a delivered SwitchInfra case.

One complete reference diagram is available.

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FS reference: C16916, S5890-32C, S5580-48Y, S5860-48XMG-U, S5860-48XMG, AP-N716, PC. 100G Fiber, 25G Fiber, 5G PoE, 10G Ethernet; OSPF, MLAG, LACP.

Reference topology · 14 devices · C16916

Models shown in this reference

Role	Model	Shown	Reference label
Core	S5890-32C	2	32-Port 100GbE L3 Switch
Distribution	S5580-48Y	4	48-Port 25GbE L3 Switch
Access	S5860-48XMG-U	2	48-Port 10GbE L3 PoE++ Switch
Access	S5860-48XMG	2	48-Port 10GbE L3 Switch
Wireless endpoint	AP-N716	2	5Gbps PoE connection
Wired endpoint	PC	2	10Gbps Ethernet connection

Core → Distribution: 100G Fiber · Distribution → Access: 25G Fiber · Access → AP: 5G PoE · Access → PC: 10G Ethernet. The source diagram also labels OSPF, MLAG and LACP.

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