
Operation Manual – Product Overview
H3C S3610&S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 4 Networking Applications
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Chapter 4 Networking Applications
4.1 H3C S3610 Series Ethernet Switches Networking
Applications
4.1.1 Broadband Ethernet Access for Residential Communities
On the broadband access network of a residential community, an H3C S3610 switch is
located in the center. It is downlinked to Layer 2 switches (such as S3100 series) to
reach the Ethernet users and uplinked to a core Layer 3 switch through a GE extension
module to connect to the MAN backbone.
MAN Backbone
Core layer
Distribution layer
Community/building
access layer
Corridor access layer
S9500/S7500
Series
S3610 Series
S3610 Series
L2 Switch
L2 Switch
FE
FE
FE
FE
GE
GE
Figure 4-1
Community Ethernet access networking with H3C S3610 series
4.1.2 Application in Networks of Branches or Small- to Medium-Sized
Enterprises
For small-to medium-sized enterprises or branches of a large enterprise, the H3C
S3610 series can serve as the backbone switches on their networks and can be
connected to the headquarters or other branches through routers.