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Aromalrajagopal
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 Layer 3 switch or router ?
Layer 3 switches, Networking design, Networking Equipment, Routers, Switches
I am looking at having multiple networks created at the same premise. Each one will run a zone with work stations and servers. I am a bit confused between multiple routers and a layer 3 switch ? What do you guys suggest ?

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switches, workstations running linux, three wan links
ASKED: June 5, 2011  8:23 AM
UPDATED: June 6, 2011  4:59 PM
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The primary difference (there are several) between a router and a layer-3 switch is that the layer-3 switch does much of its work in specialized hardware for greater speed. Layer 3 switches are generally best in an environment such as you describe - where everyone is local and all the traffic is high speed. Routers are best for WAN applications where there is a significant change in the media being used (T-1, Frame Relay, other wide-area schemes). That's the simplest answer. Bob
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Sorry – Hit the “Continue” button too quickly.

You can also use the L-3 swtich to direct in/outbound traffic to your WAN routers.

Bob

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