Blade ICE G8124 Manuale Utente

BMD00220, October 2010

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This chapter provides configuration background and examples for using the G8124 to perform IP 
routing functions. The following topics are addressed in this chapter: 

The switch uses a combination of configurable IP switch interfaces and IP routing options. The 
switch IP routing capabilities provide the following benefits:

Connects the server IP subnets to the rest of the backbone network.

Provides the ability to route IP traffic between multiple Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) 
configured on the switch.

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 G8124 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.