Self-healing ring

A simple, intact, SHR
SHR with one damaged link
SHR with two damaged links, splitting it into two unconnected, but functional sub-rings

A self-healing ring, or SHR, is a telecommunications term for loop network topology, a common configuration in telecommunications transmission systems. Like roadway and water distribution systems, a loop or ring is used to provide redundancy. SDH, SONET and WDM systems are often configured in self-healing rings.