layer 3 switch debate

Fri Sep 27 18:57:15 UTC 2002

Thus spake "ip dude" <ipdude at cattle-today.com>
> so it is your opinion that a Catalyst 6509 (i.e. Layer 3 switch) is equivalent
to a 7206 or GSR? Of course, this is in regard to 'core' routing device in the
middle of a national IP network. This network in question just happens to
utilize a lot of GE LH interconnections.

Different devices have different strengths and weaknesses; if they were
equivalent, one of them wouldn't exist.

I personally have no opinion on whether a Catalyst 6500 makes a good "core
router" vs. a GSR.  That depends on what best fits your technical and business
requirements, your staff's experience, the features available, other devices in
your network, etc.  Nobody else can answer that question for you.

S