Chapter 11

Network Design

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • How are data, voice, and video converged in a switched network?

  • What considerations are involved in designing a scalable network?

  • How do switch hardware features support network requirements?

  • What types of routers are available for small to medium-sized business networks?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.

mission-critical services page 455

network operations center (NOC) page 457

enterprise network page 458

converged network page 458

Cisco Borderless Networks architecture page 458

scalability page 458

three-layer hierarchical model page 460

multilayer ...

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