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Compare the meaning, drawing context and source references of two entries. A similar graphic or shared abbreviation does not establish equivalence.

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SRV

Symbols

Server symbol

Servers are drawn as a tall rectangle with horizontal bays on network and control system diagrams. Electrical drawings show them in racks with their power feeds, often dual-corded from separate UPS outputs.

Drawing use: Schematic / GA
Application: Installation & communications
Reference family: IEC

A distinction that matters

A switch forwards traffic; a server runs applications and stores data.

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Symbols

Network switch symbol

Ethernet switches are drawn on network and control drawings as a box with opposed arrows, indicating forwarding between ports. Electrical drawings show them in control panels and communication cabinets with their power supply and port connections.

Drawing use: Schematic / GA
Application: Installation & communications
Reference family: IEC

A distinction that matters

A router connects networks at the IP level; a switch forwards frames within a network.

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