If I have 2 segments each connecting to a
Catalyst 5000 (via GBIC fiber) in the core, do I need a router? The more I think
about this, the more confused I get. Should I put in a couple of 4908G-L3
in the core? I guess I don't understand when I have to and when I don't have to
use a router when connecting seperate subnets through (or using) a layer 3
switch. I understand what a layer 3 switch is, but I am confused on when I
really need to use one. If I was to subnet a class B
address in to 8 subnets, would I use a layer 3 switch, like a 4908G-L3 or a
bunch of routers? I thought in a proper Cisco design, layer3 activities should
be done at the distibution layer and not in the backbone. Thanks for thoughts
and posts.
--2948G-L3-----[192.168.100.x]--------CAT5000
(core)--------[192.168.200.x]------2948G-L3--
