Switching is the function of directing frames or packets from one port or interface to another. A layer 3 switch, switches packets at wire speed using ASICs. An example would be the 8500 series.
>From: "DeVoe, Charles (PKI)" >Reply-To: "DeVoe, Charles (PKI)" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: L3 Switching Huh???? [7:63728] >Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:54:56 GMT > >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? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63755&t=63728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
