Which type of switch supports routing protocols and can forward IP packets at close to Layer 2 forwarding rates?

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Which type of switch supports routing protocols and can forward IP packets at close to Layer 2 forwarding rates?

  • modular
  • stackable
  • cloud-managed
  • multilayer

Explanation: Multilayer switches are able to route packets and use application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) to quickly forward IP packets.

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