Question 33i
2 April 2024 · Computer Science (083)
Infotainment Ltd. is an event management company with its prime office located in Bengaluru. The company is planning to open its new division at three different locations in Chennai named as - Vajra, Trishula and Sudershana. You, as a networking expert need to suggest solutions to the questions in part (i) to (v), keeping in mind the distances and other given parameters.
Distances between various locations:
| From - To | Distance |
|---|---|
| Vajra to Trishula | 350 m |
| Trishula to Sudershana | 415 m |
| Sudershana to Vajra | 300 m |
| Bengaluru Office to Chennai | 2000 km |
Number of Computers installed at various locations:
| Location | Computers |
|---|---|
| Vajra | 120 |
| Sudershana | 75 |
| Trishula | 65 |
| Bengaluru Office | 250 |
(i) Suggest and draw the cable layout to efficiently connect various locations in Chennai division for connecting the digital devices.
Answer
Star topology connecting Trishula and Sudershana to Vajra.
Explanation
Star topology centered at Vajra minimises cable length given the distances.