Unless one uses layer 4 ACLs...
""Sam"" wrote in message
[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Wire-speed means that routing decisions are made by using ASICs
> (application-specific integrated circuit) rather than software. What this
> translates to is more packets per second which means these Layer 3
switches
> can be used where high performance is critical.
>
> Another thing, I believe all of Cisco's L3 switches are non-blocking.
>
> ""Bradley J. Wilson"" wrote in message
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > Okay, two things -
> >
> > One - abduct a Cisco marketing rep, tie them to a chair, shine a bright,
> hot
> > light in their face and ask *them* what the difference is.
> >
> > Two - while they're tied up, ask them what "wire-speed" is supposed to
> mean.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Sam
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:27 PM
> > Subject: Re: Layer3 switch vs Router [7:7406]
> >
> >
> > One differance is that a layer 3 switch does wire-speed switching
> >
> > ""Denton, Jason"" wrote in message
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > > Can anyone tell me what the REAL difference is between a layer3 switch
> and
> > a
> > > router?
> > >
> > > Jason
Message Posted at:
http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=7452&t=7406
--------------------------------------------------
FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html
Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
