2006-10-08 18:36:42 · 3 answers · asked by girish_raj 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Medium to large sized networks are commonly built using a 3-layer hierarchy: Access, Distribution and Core. The access switches are where end user PCs and workstations and printers get connected and where some security and QoS takes place. The distribution switches are used to aggregate multiple access switches as well as take care of routing, filtering, access lists, etc. The core switches are simply there to forward data frames as fast as possible. The core switch(es) can also be designed using L2 or L3 protocols, and the core is designed to be as fault tolerant and highly available and as fast as possible.
2006-10-11 06:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by networkmaster 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Network Core Switch
2016-12-10 16:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by carcieri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was wondering this as well
2016-08-08 16:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋