System DescriptionH3C S3600 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 5 Networking Applications5-1Chapter 5 Networking ApplicationsYou can deploy S3600 series on many types of networks such as enterprise networksand broadband access networks. Following are several typical networking applications.5.1 Broadband Ethernet Access for Residential CommunitiesOn the broadband access network of a residential community, an S3600 series switchis located in the center. It is downlinked to the S2000 or S3026 series to reach theEthernet users and uplinked to a core L3 switch through a GE extension module toconnect to the MAN backbone.ICPICPGSRL3S3600 seriesData center MAN backboneCore layerConvergence layerCommunity /buildingaccess layerCorridor access layerS3026S3026S2000 seriesLocal service centerICPICPGSRL3S3600 seriesICPICPGSRL3S3600 seriesData center MAN backboneCore layerConvergence layerCommunity /buildingaccess layerCorridor access layerData center MAN backboneCore layerConvergence layerCommunity /buildingaccess layerCorridor access layerS3026S3026S2000 seriesLocal service centerFigure 5-1 Community Ethernet access networking with S3600 series5.2 Application in Networks of Branches or Small-toMedium-Sized EnterprisesFor small-to medium-sized enterprises or branches of a large enterprise, the S3600series can server as the backbone switches on their networks and can be connected tothe headquarters or other branches through routers. As the enterprise size increases,the network also can expand by subtending the S3600 series.