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A Distributed Backbone is a backbone network that consists of a number of connectivity devices connected to a series of central connectivity devices, such as hubs, switches, or routers, in a hierarchy (Dean, 2010, p. 202). This kind of topology allows for simple expansion and limited capital outlay for growth, because more layers of devices can be added to existing layers (Dean, 2010, p. 202). In a distributed backbone network, all of the devices that access the backbone share the transmission media, as every device connected to this network is sent all transmissions placed on the network..

Uses
Distributed backbones, in all practicality, are in use by all large-scale networks. Application in enterprise-wide scenarios confined to a single building is also practical, as certain connectivity devices can be assigned to certain floors or departments. Each floor or department possesses a LAN and a wiring closet with that workgroup's main hub or router connected to a bus-style network using backbone cabling.

Possible Design Flaws
There is the possibility of single points of failure, referring to connectivity devices high in the series hierarchy.