What capability is provided by the use of application-specific integrated circuits in Cisco multilayer switches?
- aggregating physical ports into a single logical interface
- providing user authentication and authorization
- protecting data traffic in the event of a failed circuit
- forwarding of IP packets independent of the CPU
Explanation: Application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) increase the forwarding speed of a switch by allowing packets to bypass the CPU for processing.
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