At 06:03 PM 2/25/2003 +0000, Ellis, Andrew wrote: >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.
By that logic, a wire speed router is a layer three switch :-) It's all marketing garbage if you ask me. If you put a router inside a high performance switch, you have two devices sharing the same chassis, one bridging and one routing. >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=63785&t=63728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
