I've got what I hope is an interesting question. What are the benefits to a Layer 3 switch being installed in a prodominately Layer 2 switched network? What will I gain by doing say a Cisco 3750 where I used to do a "router on a stick" approach? What would I gain security feature wise?
One thing I keep hearing is that is reduces broadcasts and network chatter? How does one go about determining that they have too many broadcasts or network chatter? What security features can be implemented that I cannot already do with a Cisco 2924XL or 2950?
Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
One thing I keep hearing is that is reduces broadcasts and network chatter? How does one go about determining that they have too many broadcasts or network chatter? What security features can be implemented that I cannot already do with a Cisco 2924XL or 2950?
Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks!