What Is an Aggregation Switch and How to Choose?
Discover the role of aggregation switches. Explore differences between aggregation, access, and core switches, and choose the right model for your network.
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What is an Aggregate Switch?
Regular switches often lack the necessary bandwidth capacity, processing power, and features (like advanced QoS) to handle the demands of an aggregation layer. Using an undersized
Aggregation layer | FortiSwitch 7.6.0 | Fortinet Document Library
This model allows the aggregation switches to easily accommodate thousands of devices passing through this layer while simplifying the design, maintenance, and operations. The following figure