Network Topology

Architects' Tech Alliance

May 12, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

Comparison of Fat-Tree, Dragonfly, and Torus Network Topologies for AI and High‑Performance Computing

The article reviews Fat‑Tree, Dragonfly, and Torus network topologies, analyzing their bandwidth, scalability, latency, routing algorithms, and cost trade‑offs for AI‑driven high‑performance computing clusters, and highlights each design's strengths and limitations in large‑scale deployments.

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Comparison of Fat-Tree, Dragonfly, and Torus Network Topologies for AI and High‑Performance Computing

Architects' Tech Alliance

Jan 7, 2025 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Computer Networks: Definitions, Classifications, and Topologies

This article introduces the basic concepts of computer networks—including definitions, components, classifications, OSI/TCP‑IP models, and common topologies—while also offering a collection of downloadable resources and links to related technical articles and promotional material for a comprehensive architecture knowledge pack.

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Fundamentals of Computer Networks: Definitions, Classifications, and Topologies

Architects' Tech Alliance

Mar 20, 2023 · Fundamentals

Dragonfly Network Topology and Routing Algorithms for High‑Performance Data Centers

The article explains the Dragonfly network topology, its hierarchical structure, key parameters, routing algorithms (Minimal, Non‑Minimal, UGAL variants) and deadlock avoidance techniques, highlighting how modern data‑center networks address latency bottlenecks in high‑performance computing environments.

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Dragonfly Network Topology and Routing Algorithms for High‑Performance Data Centers

Architects' Tech Alliance

Jun 1, 2022 · Fundamentals

Understanding Switch Stacking: Benefits, Supported Devices, and Configuration Process

Switch stacking connects multiple compatible switches via stacking cables to form a single logical device, enhancing reliability, expanding port count, increasing bandwidth, simplifying network topology, supporting long‑distance stacking, and reducing maintenance, with details on supported Huawei devices, roles, IDs, priorities, and the step‑by‑step setup process.

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Understanding Switch Stacking: Benefits, Supported Devices, and Configuration Process

IT Architects Alliance

Apr 24, 2022 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals of IoT, Edge Computing, and Network Topology

This article introduces the Internet of Things (IoT) concept, its historical milestones, the four‑layer IoT architecture, explains edge computing and its layered model, and describes common network topologies such as star, ring, bus, and mesh, illustrating each with diagrams.

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Fundamentals of IoT, Edge Computing, and Network Topology

Architects' Tech Alliance

Apr 21, 2022 · Fundamentals

Overview of Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing, and Network Topologies

This article explains the fundamentals of the Internet of Things, its four‑layer architecture, the role of edge computing in reducing latency and enhancing privacy, and the characteristics of common network topologies such as star, ring, bus, and mesh, while also noting key industry milestones.

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Overview of Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing, and Network Topologies

Architects' Tech Alliance

Sep 7, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding Fat-Tree (CLOS) Network Architecture for Data Centers

The article explains the Fat-Tree (CLOS) network topology introduced in 2008, describing its non‑convergent bandwidth design, three‑layer structure, practical benefits, common configurations, and limitations, while also providing references and visual illustrations of the architecture.

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Understanding Fat-Tree (CLOS) Network Architecture for Data Centers

Architects Research Society

Jun 13, 2020 · Cloud Computing

Spine‑and‑Leaf Network Topology Guide for Red Hat OpenStack Platform

This guide explains how to design and implement a spine‑leaf network topology for Red Hat OpenStack environments, covering composable networking, routing, VLAN isolation, DHCP relay, supernet routes, and the specific requirements and limitations of deploying an overcloud.

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Spine‑and‑Leaf Network Topology Guide for Red Hat OpenStack Platform

Architects Research Society

Jun 3, 2020 · Fundamentals

Typical Two‑Layer Spine‑Leaf Topology and Its Scalability

The article explains the classic two‑layer spine‑leaf (Clos) architecture, describing how each leaf switch connects to every spine switch, how oversubscription is handled by adding spines or leaves, and why the design offers predictable latency and easy scalability for data‑center networks.

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Typical Two‑Layer Spine‑Leaf Topology and Its Scalability

Architects' Tech Alliance

Mar 11, 2019 · Fundamentals

Understanding Mellanox InfiniBand Technology and Its Role in High‑Performance Computing

The article explains Nvidia's $6.9 billion acquisition of Mellanox, outlines Mellanox's history and product portfolio, and provides a detailed overview of InfiniBand architecture, network topologies, protocols, and related software stacks such as OFED, highlighting their importance for data‑center, HPC, and cloud environments.

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Understanding Mellanox InfiniBand Technology and Its Role in High‑Performance Computing

Efficient Ops

Oct 28, 2018 · Fundamentals

Mastering Office LAN Topology: From Switches to STP and VLAN Solutions

This article explains how office LAN topologies are built with multiple switches, how ARP broadcasts work, why loops occur, and how protocols like STP and VLANs can eliminate loops, reduce broadcast traffic, and improve network security.

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Mastering Office LAN Topology: From Switches to STP and VLAN Solutions

Practical DevOps Architecture

Jul 28, 2016 · Fundamentals

Configuring NAT Server and NAT Outbound on Huawei Routers for Internal and External Access

This guide explains how to set up NAT server and NAT outbound on a Huawei router so that internal users can access a server via the router's WAN IP on port 80 and external users can reach the same server using port 8089, including required ACL and interface configurations.

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Configuring NAT Server and NAT Outbound on Huawei Routers for Internal and External Access