A Layer 2 switch provides only the Layer 2 switching function. In addition to this function, a Layer 3 switch supports routing and forwarding through a Layer 3 interface, such as a VLANIF interface.
Layer 2 Switchesoperate at theData Link Layer (Layer 2)and forward packets based onMAC addresses.
Layer 3 Switchesprovide bothLayer 2 switchingandLayer 3 routingcapabilities, allowingIP-based communication between VLANsviaVLANIF interfaces(VLAN Interfaces).
VLANIF interfaces act asvirtual interfacesassigned to VLANs, enablinginter-VLAN communicationwithout an external router.
????Reference:HCSA-Presales-IP Network Official Documentation – Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switches
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