RackSwitch G8000 Application Guide
Routing Between IP Subnets
The physical layout of most corporate networks has evolved over time. Classic hub/router topologies have given way to faster switched topologies, particularly now that switches are increasingly intelligent. The G8000 is intelligent and fast enough to perform routing functions on a par with wire speed Layer 2 switching.
The combination of faster routing and switching in a single device provides another service— it allows you to build versatile topologies that account for legacy configurations.
For example, consider the following topology migration:
Server |
Subnet |
InternetI t t | InternetI t t |
|
Server |
Subnet |
G8000 |
Figure 8-1 The Router Legacy Network
In this example, a corporate campus has migrated from a
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