> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wortendyke, Ken [mailto:KWortendyke@Timebridge.com]
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 7:11 PM
> To: 'jakasemboeng'; cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net
> Subject: RE: [nsp] l3 switches and router
>
>
> Jaka,
>
> A Layer-3 switch (a term under debate by most networking
> folks) can in-deed perform routing between Subnets (VLANs),
> like a router. Beyond basic IP routing functionality, a lot
> of things need to be looked at to ascertain which platform
> fits your application.
>
> The decision to choose a Layer-3 switch versus a router is
> primarily based on the type and quantity of interfaces
> required, and the software features you want to enable
> (protocol support, QoS, Accounting, etc...).
>
> CCO, IOS Release notes, Bug Toolkit, and IOS Feature
> Navigator are all invaluable resources in making an educated
> decision on which platform and revision of software to go with.
Actually, I find most of the above of little value these days. And some
of those mentioned are responsbile for creating this bogus comparison
and, therefore, industry confusion, among many individuals, around L3
switches and routers. Simply put, there is no real, quantifiable
difference. But, more importantly, it's a product tag that's completely
meaningless when evaluating a piece of equipment for your network. It
gets people to focus on the wrong thing.
Jaka, my suggestion would be to look at your application, requirements,
operational understanding, etc and see what others are deploying in very
similar cases. I believe you'll get much farther towards choosing the
right product using this approach.
Thanks,
Chris
>
> HTH,
> Ken Wortendyke
> Internetworking Consultant
> Dimension Data US
> 703-287-9698 (office)
> 509-471-5338 (efax)
> Ken.Wortendyke@DiData.com
> http://www.didata.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jakasemboeng [mailto:jakasemboeng@ekilat.com]
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 2:59 AM
> To: cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net
> Subject: [nsp] l3 switches and router
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Does anyone have idea about the different between l3 switches
> and router ? if i'm not mistaken, extreme/catalyst has
> capability to do routing so if l3 switches can do routing and
> why i should buy a router for doing routing ?
>
> If anyone have good idea, please point me to the right
> direction direction. sorry for silly question Thanks.
>
> best regards
> jaka semboeng
>
>
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