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Topology
Topology
Introduction
The page discusses the physical and logical topology of the network, as well as the functions and configurations of the Topology tab.
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Overview
A network topology is the arrangement of nodes and connections in a network, often represented as a graph. The physical topology of the network, and the relative locations of the source and destination of traffic flows on the network, determine the optimum path for each flow and the extent to which redundant options for routing exist in the event of a failure. Logical topology refers to the topology as the user sees it, which means the connectivity of the network. The Topology tab contains functions to configure the physical topology of a network, and monitor its connectivity.