According to Cisco: Layer 3 switching refers to a class of high-performance switch routers optimized for the campus LAN or intranet, providing wirespeed Ethernet routing and switching services.
Compared to other routers, Layer 3 switch routers process more packets faster by using application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) hardware instead of microprocessor-based engines. My own two cents: Wire speed routing if you will. Drew -----Original Message----- From: DeVoe, Charles (PKI) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: L3 Switching Huh???? [7:63728] I am under the impression that switching is a layer 2 function and that routing is a layer 3 function. I have seen several discussions talking about layer 3 switching. Could someone explain this to me? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63753&t=63728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
