Core switches drive end devices

Each layer is served by specialized switches, with the access switch connecting end-user devices, the distribution switch aggregating traffic and enforcing policies, and the core switch acting as the high-speed backbone. This guide will demystify these roles and help you understand their. There are different types of enterprise switches that perform various roles in these layer-based or hierarchical ethernet networks. The hierarchy Ethernet network. A network switch connects multiple devices within a local area network (LAN) and directs data packets only to their intended destination. This article explores what they are and how they differ. [pdf]