Local Switching

Layer 2 switching permits you to switch Layer 2 frames between two ACs located on the same PE. These ACs can be of the same encapsulation type or different. In this section, you will configure and verify Layer 2 local switching for

  • Ethernet to Ethernet

  • ATM to ATM

  • Frame Relay to Frame Relay

  • Ethernet to Frame Relay

Configuration Flowchart for Local Switching Among Like Circuits

Figure 11-61 shows the configuration flowchart for local switching among like circuits.

Figure 11-61. Configuration Flowchart for Local Switching
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Local Switching—Frame Relay to Frame Relay

Figure 11-62 shows the network topology where ...

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