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CCNA 3 version 3.0
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Overview Describe the four major goals of LAN design List the key considerations in LAN design
Understand the steps in systematic LAN design
Understand the design issues associated with the
Layer 1, 2, and 3 LAN structure, or topology Describe the three-layer design model
Identify the functions of each layer of the three-layermodel
List Cisco access layer switches and their features
List Cisco distribution layer switches and theirfeatures
List Cisco core layer switches and their features
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LAN Design Goals
Functionality The network must work. The network must allowusers to meet their job requirements. The network must provide user-to-user and user-to-application connectivity with reasonable speedand reliability.
Scalability The network must be able to grow. The initial designshould grow without any major changes to the overall design.
Adaptability The network must be designed with a vision towardfuture technologies. The network should include no element that wouldlimit implementation of new technologies as they become available.
Manageability The network should be designed to facilitate networkmonitoring and management to ensure ongoing stability of operation.
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LAN design considerations
To maximize available LAN bandwidth and performance: The function and placement of servers
Collision detection issues Segmentation issues
Broadcast domain issues
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considerations
Servers can be categorized into two distinct classes: Enterprise servers Workgroup servers
An enterprise server supports all the users on the network by offeringservices, such as e-mail or Domain Name System (DNS) that
everyone in an organization would need because it is a centralizedfunction.
A workgroup server supports a specific set of users, offering servicessuch as word processing and file sharing. Other examples might include applications that are specific to a
group of users.
Server Placement
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considerations
Enterprise servers should be placed in the main distribution facility
(MDF).
Traffic to the enterprise servers travels only to the MDF and is nottransmitted across other networks. (Not necessarily. If you have a
routed core it will travel across other networks.)
Server Placement
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considerations
Ideally, workgroup servers should be placed in the intermediate
distribution facilities (IDFs) closest to the users accessing theapplications on these servers.
By placing workgroup servers close to the users, traffic only has to
travel the network infrastructure to an IDF, and does not affect otherusers on that network segment.
Layer 2 LAN switches located in the MDF and IDFs should have100 Mbps or more allocated to these servers.
Server Placement
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considerations
Segmentation is the process of splitting a single collision domain into smaller
collision domains. Creating smaller collision domains reduces the number of collisions on aLAN segment, and allows for greater utilization of bandwidth.
Layer 2 devices such as bridges and switches can be used to segment aLAN into smaller collision domains.
A broadcast domain refers to the set of devices that receive a broadcast dataframe originating from any device within that set.
Processing the broadcast data will consume the resources and availablebandwidth of the host.
Layer 2 devices such as bridges and switches reduce the size of a collisiondomain but do not reduce the size of the broadcast domain.
Routers reduce the size of the collision domain and the size of thebroadcast domain at Layer 3.
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LAN design methodology
1. Gather requirements and expectations
2. Analyze requirements and data
3. Design the Layer 1, 2, and 3 LAN structure, or topology
4. Document the logical and physical network implementation
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OSI layer topology map
LAN logical map
LAN physical map
Cut sheets
VLAN logical map
Layer 3 logical mapAddressing maps
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Layer 1 design
One of the most important components to consider when designing anetwork is the physical cabling.
Design issues at Layer 1 include the type of cabling to be used,typically copper or fiber-optic, and the overall structure of the cabling.
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Layer 1 design
In a simple star topology with only one wiring closet, the MDF includesone or more horizontal cross-connect (HCC) patch panels.
HCC patch cables are used to connect the Layer 1 horizontal cablingwith the Layer 2 LAN switch ports.
The uplink port of the LAN switch, depending on the model, isconnected to the Ethernet port of the Layer 3 router using a patchcable. At this point, the end host has a complete physical connectionto the router port.
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Layer 1 design
By creating multiple wiring closets, multiple catchment areas are created.
The secondary wiring closets are referred to as intermediate distributionfacilities (IDFs).
TIA/EIA-568-A standards specify that IDFs should be connected to theMDF by using vertical cabling, also called backbone cabling.
A vertical cross-connect (VCC) is used to interconnect the various IDFs tothe central MDF.
Fiber-optic cabling is normally used because the vertical cable lengths aretypically longer than the 100-meter limit for Category 5e UTP cable.
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Layer 2 design
Collisions and collision domain size are two factors that negativelyaffect the performance of a network.
Microsegmentation of the network reduces the size of collisiondomains and reduces collisions.
Microsegmentation is implemented through the use of bridges andswitches.
The goal is to boost performance for a workgroup or a backbone.
Switches can be used with hubs to provide the appropriate level ofperformance for different users and servers.
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Layer 3 design
Routers can be used to create unique LAN segments and also allow forconnectivity to wide-area networks (WANs), such as the Internet.
Layer 3 routing determines traffic flow between unique physical networksegments based on Layer 3 addressing.
Routers provide scalability because they serve as firewalls for broadcasts.
They can also provide scalability by dividing networks into subnetworks, orsubnets, based on Layer 3 addresses.
VLAN implementation combines Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routingtechnologies to limit both collision domains and broadcast domains.
VLANs can also be used to provide security by creating the VLAN groupsaccording to function and by using routers to communicate between VLANs.
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Switched LANs, access layeroverview
The hierarchical design model includes the following three layers:
The access layer provides users in workgroups access to the
network. The distribution layer provides policy-based connectivity.
The core layer provides optimal transport between sites.
The core layer is often referred to as the backbone.
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Access layer switches
Access layer switches operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model andprovide services such as VLAN membership.
The main purpose of an access layer switch is to allow end users intothe network.
An access layer switch should provide this functionality with low cost
and high port density. Catalyst 1900 series
Catalyst 2820 series
Catalyst 2950 series
Catalyst 4000 series
Catalyst 5000 series
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Distribution Layer
The purpose of this layer is to provide a boundary definition in which packetmanipulation can take place. Networks are segmented into broadcast domains by this layer. Policies can be applied and access control lists can filter packets. The distribution layer also prevents problems from affecting the core layer. Switches in this layer operate at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
The distribution layer includes several functions such as the following: Aggregation of the wiring closet connections Broadcast/multicast domain definition Virtual LAN (VLAN) routing Any media transitions that need to occur Security
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Distribution layer switches
Distribution layer switches are the aggregation points for multiple access layerswitches.
The switch must be able to accommodate the total amount of traffic from theaccess layer devices.
The distribution layer combines VLAN traffic and is a focal point for policydecisions about traffic flow.
For these reasons distribution layer switches operate at both Layer 2 andLayer 3.
The following Cisco switches are suitable for the distribution layer: Catalyst 2926G Catalyst 5000 family Catalyst 6000 family
2926G6500
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Core Layer
The core layer is a high-speed switching backbone.
If they do not have an associated router module, an external router isused for the Layer 3 function.
This layer of the network design should not perform any packet
manipulation. Packet manipulation, such as access list filtering, would slow down the
switching of packets.
Providing a core infrastructure with redundant alternate paths givesstability to the network in the event of a single device failure.
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Core Layer Switches
In a network design, the core layer can be a routed, or Layer 3, core. Core layer switches are designed to provide efficient Layer 3 functionality
when needed. Factors such as need, cost, and performance should be considered before a
choice is made. The following Cisco switches are suitable for the core layer:
Catalyst 6500 series Catalyst 8500 series IGX 8400 series Lightstream 1010
Lightstream
10108540
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Summary
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CCNA 3 version 3.0