A network device that forwards traffic based on layer 3 information at very high speeds. Traditionally, routers, which inspect layer 3, were considerably slower than layer 2 switches. In order to ...

I think by "regular switch" you mean a layer 2 switch. Layer 2 is the data link layer.<P>A layer 3 switch is a layer 2 switch that can also perform basic routing functionality (layer 3 is the Network ...

Foundry Networks announced last week the availability of full Layer 3 support for its FastIron Edge X-series family of stackable, small-form-factor 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches. Foundry indicated that ...

What went around has come around again. As Ethernet-based technology continues its advance into access networks, network operators and equipment vendors are facing many of the same decisions that once ...

Case Technology's Layer 3 Ethernet switch makes Lan routers redundant and performs 10 times faster than processor-based Layer 3 switches, Case MD Mark Lunt claimed last week. "By removing the routing ...

MRX-Q4064 have 16 and up to 48 2.5Gbit/s ports MRX-G4064 have 8 10Gbit/s Ethernet ports and up to 56 Gbit/s ports “Commercial Ethernet switches are seldom tailored for industrial applications,” said ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

In today's AI and high-performance computing (HPC) scenarios, we are increasingly aware of the limitations of traditional TCP ...

Adding Layer 3 capabilities to wiring closet switches is getting to be very inexpensive. But that raises the question: Should you turn on those capabilities? My colleague Phil Hochmuth touched on this ...

I'm dealing with layer 3 switching for the first time, as part of moving into a new office. A larger organization has given us some space in their building and is giving us access to their corporate ...