Would this setup cause NETWORK loop

I don't see why this would cause a loop.... (or you want to attach a cable to port 7 AND 8 ?? can be I get your question wrong)

Correct me if I'm wrong..
but with 2 switches, how can you create a network loop if you have them only connected by one cable?!

If you have :
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[Switch]
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[Switch]
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Chojin, If you have this:

[code:1]
[Switch]
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[Hub]
[/code:1]

Would it cause a loop in your opinion?

it does.. doesn't it?!

Broadcast from Switch -> Hub.

Hub will forward broadcast to any port except received port.. making the BC go back to switch... switch will act the same....

This is where the STP comes into place right?

it does.. doesn't it?!

Broadcast from Switch -> Hub.

Hub will forward broadcast to any port except received port.. making the BC go back to switch... switch will act the same....

This is where the STP comes into place right?

Absolutely. Now replace the hub by a single cable. wouldn't it do the same?

it does.. doesn't it?!

Broadcast from Switch -> Hub.

Hub will forward broadcast to any port except received port.. making the BC go back to switch... switch will act the same....

This is where the STP comes into place right?

Absolutely. Now replace the hub by a single cable. wouldn't it do the same?

Absolutely.. seems like I got his question wrong interpretated ..
Glad it's not my technical knowledge which is failing ^^.....
Else I would have be searching for a new job right away hehe...

But then again.. why the f*** would you connect port 7 to port 8 on the SAME switch ??? (this was prolly where he got me puzzled )

But then again.. why the f*** would you connect port 7 to port 8 on the SAME switch ??? (this was prolly where he got me puzzled )

Ya. no point :!:. I guess he was experimenting.