Connecting Multiple Switches
You might want to use more than one switch to reduce the number of long network cables you need if you have groups of computers in two or more locations. For example, you can connect the computers on each “end” of the network to the nearest switch, and then connect the switch to a main switch. Figure 18.9 shows a typical arrangement using this technique.
Figure 18.9. You can connect groups of computers with multiple switches to reduce the number of long cables needed. Use the cascade port on the remote switches to connect to the central switch.
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A switch’s uplink or cascade port is a connector designed to be ...
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