HP 2520G-POE - Manual (Page 42)

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Installing the Switch
Sample Network Topologies
Sample Network Topologies
This section shows a few sample network topologies for implementing the
2520G-PoE switches. For more topology information, see the ProCurve
networking products Web site,
www.hp.com/go/procurve .
As a Desktop Switch Implementing PoE
Figure 2-16. Basic desktop configuration
The 2520G-PoE switches are designed to be used as desktop switches to which
end nodes, printers and other peripherals, and servers are directly connected,
as shown in the above illustration. The switches can also supply PoE power
to end devices such as IP telephones.
Switch 2520G-24-PoE
Twisted-pair
straight-through
or crossover
cables
Server with
Gigabit
Ethernet NIC
Category 5e twisted-pair
straight-through or
crossover cable for 1000
Mbps connection to server