FW: Layer 3 switching

[Abruzzese, John]

Title: Layer 3 switching

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Abruzzese, John
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 1:36 PM
To: Iohan Reyes
Subject: RE: Layer 3 switching

The Catalyst 6000 switch family will do layer 3 switching with the Multi-Layer Switching Card(MSFC) and the Policy Feature Card(PFC). You can do both Layer 2 & 3 switching in addition to access lists.

-----Original Message-----
From: Iohan Reyes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 12:45 PM
To: Fowler, Joey; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Layer 3 switching

I believe the 6000 series can be outfitted with a module to make it a layer-3 switch...

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Fowler, Joey
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 11:19 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Layer 3 switching

I know there has been much discussion on this in the past, but I want to make sure that I understand it.  Layer 3 switching is the equivalent of routing, but is usually referred to as Layer 3 switching because it's designed for high speed LAN traffic.

Assuming the above is correct what are some examples of a regular routers vs. layer 3 switch? I'm guessing the 2500 series routers would be regular but what would be a good example of a layer 3 switch?

Thanks,
Joey Fowler
Senior Network Engineer
Foodtrader.com