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Network Topology & Redundancy Simulator

Three-tier topology · Series/parallel reliability · Fail links & devices, watch availability

End-to-End Connectivity — SURVIVES
At least one path is up through every tier. System availability 99.900%.

🔧 Topology Controls

Core Switch100.0000%
Core ↔ Distribution Link100.0000%
Distribution Switch100.0000%
Distribution ↔ Access Link100.0000%
Access Switch99.900%

📊 Availability Results

System Availability99.900%
Number of Nines3.00
Estimated Downtime8 hr 46 min/yr
ConnectivitySurvives
Reliability math: Series tiers multiply (A = A₁·A₂·…); a redundant pair is parallel (A = 1−(1−A₁)(1−A₂)). Adding a Path B turns a single point of failure into a parallel block, sharply raising availability. Connectivity is lost only when every path through one tier is down.
Three-Tier Topology · Green = up, Red = failed, Dashed = redundant path
Core ACore BDist ADist BAccess
Up
Failed
No redundancy