The Pros and Cons of a Serial Backbone Network

A serial backbone network is one of the four basic types of backbone networks. It is the simplest form of the backbone network and is typically used for computer vision applications. There are pros and cons to both types of networks. The following is a brief explanation of each. Fiber-optic cabling is generally preferred, but there are cases when copper wiring is required. Read on to learn more about the different types of serial networks.

Simplest type of backbone network

The simplest type of serial backbone network is composed of two or more devices connected in a chain. It can be implemented using switches, routers, and gateways. This type of network is not scalable and is not widely used. The distributed backbone, on the other hand, is composed of many layers and is more efficient for large networks. However, it has several disadvantages. Let’s discuss each type of serial backbone … Continue reading >>>