There are two scenario's discussed here, and I am sure I'll be corrected by everyone...
Multi layer switching version means that the first packet in a flow of data will be routed the usual way in the ios software, then the rest of the packets in the flow will be hardware switched from L2 port thru the switch to the destination L2 port. The other L3 terminology means that the switch can function as a L3 router or a L2 switch with the same hardware and that you can configure each port as a L2 or L3 port/interface and that the IOS supports most of the L3 routing protocols, examples- 2948G, 3550-EMI, 400X, 5000,6509 Corrections anybody ? Larry Letterman Network Engineer Cisco Systems ----- Original Message ----- From: "DeVoe, Charles (PKI)" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 7:54 AM 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? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63754&t=63728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
