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This is how I know it, CORE--------------------DI<wbr />STRIBUTION<wbr />----------<wbr />----------<wbr />--------AC<wbr />CESS It would say to use your layer 3 switch(es) for added layer of security.
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This is how I know it, CORE--------------------DISTRIBUTION----------------------------ACCESS It would say to use your layer 3 switch(es) for added layer of security.

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Hello, <br />
<br />
I'm in the process of selecting network switches for my network, which will be a converged network with 10 VLANS. <br />
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I'm just wondering whether I need any Layer 3 features at the Access level as all InterVlan routing will happen at the Core level. <br />
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Is it OK to go with Layer 2 switches for Access level ? For Ex ; Aruba 2530 switches. <br />
<br />
Thanks, <br />
Chanaka
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Hello, 

I'm in the process of selecting network switches for my network, which will be a converged network with 10 VLANS. 

I'm just wondering whether I need any Layer 3 features at the Access level as all InterVlan routing will happen at the Core level. 

Is it OK to go with Layer 2 switches for Access level ? For Ex ; Aruba 2530 switches. 

Thanks, 
Chanaka

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