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- What is the difference between a Layer 3 Switch and a Layer 3-aware switch
- Can anyone tell me exactly what a layer 3-aware switch is? My company currently has Dell Powerconnect 3424 switches, the specs say they are layer 2 and layer 3-aware switches. This leads me to believe that they are not truely a layer 3 switch but i can't find any specific...
- Tags: Layer 3, aware switch
- Discussion threads 2008-01-16
- Network layer 3
- What is the need of a Network layer 3 in a broadcast network?um...functionality?without the IP part of layer 3, how can you send anything to an address, let alone all addresses?I assumethis is for a report. I can give you a starting point. When a packet is recieved by a...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, daddybiggy@...
- Discussion threads 2007-07-09
- configuring L3 switch
- I have a layer 3 switch that I got from excess. it has never been used. it powers up fine. I suppose it will work. However, I do not need any of the layer 3 functionality. I just want a switch with a single VLAN and...
- Tags: Remote administration, Network technology, NETWORKING, dryflies
- Discussion threads 2007-10-15
- Application Switching With Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
- This paper positions the Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Modules for IBM eServer BladeCenter and describes how its integrated switch options enable the consolidation of full Layer 2-7 LAN switching and routing capabilities. The paper serves as an update to the IBM eServer BladeCenter Layer 2-7 Network Switching, REDP-3755-00....
- Tags: Ethernet, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Nortel Networks Corp., IBM eServer, Gigabit Ethernet, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2006-03-01
- Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter
- This paper positions the Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Fiber and Copper GbE Switch Modules for IBM eServer BladeCenter and describes how its integrated switch options enable the consolidation of full Layer 2-3 LAN switching and routing capabilities. The paper serves as a Best Practices guide for implementing, configuring, and managing...
- Tags: Ethernet Switch, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Nortel Networks Corp., IBM eServer, IBM Corp., Fiber, Network Technology, Blade Servers, Networking, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2005-09-01
- DSCP and L2 switch
- Hi all,Some L2 switch can trust DSCP on interfaces.Why L2 switch can look at DSCP value in IP header? Is this just the way it works when you put the dscp trust command?Any input will be appreciated.Thanks in advance."Smart" Layer 2 switches are aware of what's going on on the...
- Tags: DSCP, DSCP value, L2 switch, summers, it management
- Q&A 2006-08-04
- 3-layer switch problem
- I am a facing problem in the 3-layer switch of 35560 that “ a server is configured on the a second port when it gets load on it it gives the ORANGE LIGHT BLINKING ABRUPTLY At a fast pace . and the speed of working on it...
- Tags: lalitkdun@...
- Discussion threads 2007-02-20
- 3COM 4900Switching
- How should I know my 3 COM switching need service and damage? which ping should I check on command prompt?I have problem with my switching since last weeks. I was using VLAN in my home office. 5 of Layer 2 switch and 1 unit Layer 3 switching.I dont know how...
- Tags: 3Com Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-12-19
- intervlan routing with Netgear GSM7312 and GSM7248
- This is what I have Firewall ISA connected to GSM 7312(layer 3 switch)On GSM 7312(layer 3 switch):Port1 – 192.168.50.1 connected to firewallPort 2 – 192.168.60.1 connected to a 5 port Linksys switchPort 3 – 192.168.59.1 connected to a 5 port Linksys switchPort 4 – 192.168.0.1 connected to a 5 port...
- Tags: Home networking, Firewalls, Linksys Inc., Netgear GSM7312, NetGear
- Discussion threads 2008-06-18
- Evaluating Layer 2 Switches
- Hi Guys,do you any recommendations or suggestions on how i can evaluate layer 2 switches or simply switch?i'm a novice lan administrator and need to evaluate switch for purchase.list of products:D-Link DES-1226 and DES-3226SHP Procurve 2510-24G and 2524
- Tags: ahbcoe@..., networking, Layer 2
- Discussion threads 2007-02-25
- Vlans One internet connection
- Hello I have a layer 3 switch and i have 2 vlans setup in it.i would like each VLAN to use our internet connection.Internet is via a sonicwall firewall.I do not want traffic to pass between vlan'sAny ideas????layer 3 vlansJust create a default route in the switch out the...
- Tags: LANs, VLAN, Layer 3, Internet
- Discussion threads 2008-01-24
- Cisco 3560 switch and vlan trunking
- I'm in an office with two outlets for separate vlans and need more links for pc's. I have one cisco 3560 catalyst switch. Is it possible to use each outlet as a trunk or access link to say fa11 and fa24 and assign ports 2-10 to one and 12-23 to...
- Tags: LANs, VLAN, trunk port, Layer 3, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-11-08
- LANsurveyor 10.0 (Mac)
- You never have to crawl your network again -- let LANsurveyor make network diagrams for you. LANsurveyor uses a unique, multi-level discovery method to discover every device on your LAN or WAN then it creates a network diagram that integrates OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology data (including switch-to-switch,...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, SolarWinds, LANsurveyor 10.0, Networking
- Software downloads 2007-08-18
- which is Cisco Layer3 Core Switch
- Cisco which Model is Layer 3 Core Switch.CiscoThe 3xxx switches are layer 3
- Tags: hujefa4u@..., Cisco Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-07
- Increase Flexibility in Layer 2 Switches by Integrating Ethernet ASSP Functions Into FPGAs
- A Layer 2 Ethernet switch connects multiple Ethernet LAN segments. Because each port on the switch can be connected to a different LAN segment, this topology forms a larger Ethernet network. The switch stores the Media Access Controller MAC address - observed in frames received through each port - to...
- Tags: Layer 2, Segment, FPGA, Layer 2 Ethernet Switch, Ethernet, LANs, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2006-02-01
- My Network and Layer 3 Switching and VLANS
- Please help me understand a couple of things about my network, layer 3 switching, and VLANS.. I'm confused as hell about this stuff for some reason, I usually grasp such concepts so it's frustrating. We had a network which was entirely Layer 2 in nature, but then one switch...
- Tags: LANs, NETWORKING, nate@..., network, Layer 3, VLAN, server
- Discussion threads 2007-04-14
- DHCp Configs on 3845 Router
- I have a fairly big network that i am implementing presently.It consists of a 3845 Router serving as the DHCP server,a 3750 switch as the core layer switch,2 nos of 3560 24 pts switsh as the Distribution layer switches with 2 HSRP instances for the 2 VLANs Voice and Data...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, LANs, router, DHCP, EIGRP
- Discussion threads 2008-03-12
- Difference Between L3 & L2 Switches
- Hi Techies.Please give me the differneces of Layer-3 & Layer-2 Switches. Pls Help..thanks & reg'dsSreea layer 2 device is a switchcommunicates at frame level, a layer 3 is a routercommunicates at packet level.a layer 2 device is a switchcommunicates at frame level, a layer 3 is a router(communicates at packet...
- Tags: Layer 2, Layer 2 Switch, Layer 3, MAC, MAC address, networking, sree_cb@..., swITch
- Q&A 2005-10-06
- 3Com Switch 7700R: Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Competitive Benchmark Versus Cisco Systems Catalyst 4507R/Catalyst 6509
- Network managers at medium-and large-sized businesses require high switching performance from core network switching products. 3Com's Switch 7700R provides non-blocking, wire-speed throughput when compared with Cisco Catalyst switch alternatives that introduce various levels of blocking, ultimately inhibiting aggregate device throughput. 3Com Corp. commissioned The Tolly Group to evaluate its 3Com...
- Tags: Tolly Group, Layer 2, Network, 3Com Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Ethernet, Networking
- White papers 2004-01-14
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