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Three Tier (Three Layer) Hierarchical Network Model

Cisco recommends a three-tier network model consisting of a core layer with high-end routers, a distribution layer between the core and access layers that defines policy, and an access layer with switches connected to end devices like computers and printers. The three-layer model provides benefits like improved performance, management, scalability, and redundancy.

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Three Tier (Three Layer) Hierarchical Network Model

Cisco recommends a three-tier network model consisting of a core layer with high-end routers, a distribution layer between the core and access layers that defines policy, and an access layer with switches connected to end devices like computers and printers. The three-layer model provides benefits like improved performance, management, scalability, and redundancy.

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Cisco suggests a Three−Tier (Three Layer) hierarchical network model,

that consists of three layers: the Core layer, the Distribution layer, and the
Access layer. Cisco Three-Layer network model is the preferred approach
to network design.
Core Layer

 Core Layer consists of biggest, fastest, and most expensive


routers with the highest model numbers and Core Layer is
considered as the back bone of networks.
 Core Layer routers are used to merge geographically separated
networks.
 The Core Layer routers move information on the network as fast
as possible.
 The switches operating at core layer switches packets as fast as
possible.
Distribution layer
 The Distribution Layer is located between the access and core
layers.
 The purpose of this layer is to provide boundary definition by
implementing access lists and other filters.
 Therefore the Distribution Layer defines policy for the network.
 Distribution Layer include high-end layer 3 switches.
 Distribution Layer ensures that packets are properly routed
between subnets and VLANs in your enterprise.
Access layer
 Access layer includes access switches which are connected to the
end devices (Computers, Printers, Servers etc).
 Access layer switches ensures that packets are delivered to the
end devices.
Benefits of Cisco Three-Layer hierarchical model

The main benefits of Cisco Three-Layer hierarchical model is


that it helps to design, deploy and maintain a scalable,
trustworthy, cost effective hierarchical internetwork.

 Better Performance:
Cisco Three Layer Network Model allows in creating high
performance networks
 Better management & troubleshooting:
Cisco Three Layer Network Model allows better network
management and isolate causes of network trouble.
 Better Filter/Policy creation and application:
Cisco Three Layer Network Model allows better filter/policy
creation application.

 Better Scalability:
Cisco Three Layer Network Model allows us to efficiently
accommodate future growth.
 Better Redundancy:
Cisco Three Layer Network Model provides better redundancy.
Multiple links across multiple devices provides better
redundancy. If one switch is down, we have another alternate
path to reach the destination.

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