A network design using Layer 2 ring protection reduces service impact during a fiber break within the ring. The ring can be made up of two devices or many. A Layer 2 protocol fails over protected traffic to bypass the break. Data rings reduce service disruptions and provide built-in redundancy to offer the greatest protection against downtime.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth refers to data transfer rates and is typically measured by an amount of data that is carried from one point to another in a