A collapsed core design combines the functionality of both the core and distribution layers into a single layer. This model is advantageous in smaller networks due to reduced hardware needs and simplified management. While all of the other answers describe possible configurations in a network, they either describe other types of networks, mix up hierarchical layers, or add elements not specific to collapsed core networks, such as direct connections from devices to a centralized hub.
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