Description

Full mesh connectivity is a network topology where every node is directly connected to every other node. This setup provides high redundancy and reliability, ensuring that there is a direct communication path between all devices in the network.

Features

• High Redundancy: Every node has multiple paths for data transmission, ensuring network reliability.
• Low Latency: Direct connections between nodes minimize latency.
• Optimal Performance: Maximizes network performance with dedicated paths for data.
• Fault Tolerance: Network can sustain multiple node failures without losing connectivity.

Limitations

• Scalability: Adding new nodes exponentially increases the number of connections, making scalability challenging.
• Cost: High implementation and maintenance costs due to the large number of connections.
• Complexity: Network management becomes complex with an increasing number of nodes.
• Resource Intensive: Requires significant resources in terms of cabling and hardware.

Use Cases

• Data Centers: Ensures high availability and performance by providing multiple paths for data transmission.
• Military Networks: Provides robust and reliable communication, crucial for mission-critical operations.
• Financial Institutions: Supports high-frequency trading systems with low latency and high reliability.

Diagram

graph TD
    A((Node A)) -- Direct connection --> B((Node B))
    A -- Direct connection --> C((Node C))
    A -- Direct connection --> D((Node D))
    B -- Direct connection --> C
    B -- Direct connection --> D
    C -- Direct connection --> D