Reference for partial mesh topology
Partial mesh topology is a type of network topology in which only some of the nodes are connected to all other nodes in the network. This type of topology is a compromise between full mesh topology, where all nodes are interconnected, and star or bus topologies, where only certain nodes are directly connected to each other.
Partial mesh topology is commonly used in large networks where it is not practical or cost-effective to have all nodes directly connected to each other. Instead, only the most critical nodes or those that require high levels of connectivity are connected to each other, while other nodes are only connected to a subset of the network.
Some advantages of partial mesh topology include reduced complexity and cost compared to full mesh topology, as well as increased flexibility in terms of adding new nodes to the network. However, it may also lead to decreased fault tolerance and increased latency compared to full mesh topology.
References:
1. "Partial Mesh Topology" by Nadeem Akhtar, Networking Tutorials, https://www.omnisecu.com/networking/partial-mesh-topology.php
2. "Partial Mesh Topology" by Techopedia, https://www.techopedia.com/definition/30406/partial-mesh-topology