Introduction to Multilayer

Switching

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 L2 vs L3 Switching
L2 Switching = Based on MAC Address only.
The only frames destined for the switchs local MAC
addresses are L2 Management frames.
CDP
STP
DTP, Etc.

L3 Switching = Based on L2 and L3 headers.

Switch contains L3 Routing Processor
Frames can be received, destined for MAC of RP
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 What is a Multilayer Switch?
Multilayer Switch = Switching decisions made by
inspecting more than a single OSI Layer.
Many Multilayer switches can parse into the
TCP/UDP header.
A switch does NOT need routing capability to
be classified as a Multilayer Switch.

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 SVI Review
SVI = Switched Virtual Interface
Bound to Layer-2 VLAN
A Multilayer Switch must have at least one SVI to perform
IP routing. IGP Routing Protocol

VLAN-1 VLAN-1 1.1.1.3

1.1.1.1 SVI (VLAN-1)=1.1.1.2

DG = 1.1.1.2

Typically, a Multilayer SwitchIGPwill have at least two Layer-3

Routing Protocol
interfaces. VLAN-1 2.2.2.1 2.2.2.2
no switchport
1.1.1.1 SVI (VLAN-1)=1.1.1.2
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