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.
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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