Switches using Router code vs Switch code and decision making

Question

Hi all,

When an ICX switch is on router code, is every packet a forwarding decision even if the ICX device is on a switched circuit on layer 2? If the ICX switch is not performing the routing, are we bound to the switching capacity or the forwarding capacity?

unknown · Answer

Hi Simon,I believe so. We will be utilizing a second circuit of 50 x 50 as well on another port to load balance between two ISP's, that is the only other functionality we are looking into

simon_pollard · Answer

Hi DanHow is the 150Mbps circuit presented; via a 1G connection that is rate-limited to 150M? If so then the 7150-24 will cope with this easily. What other functionality do you need?

unknown · Answer

Hi Simon,Thanks for your reply. Ultimately, I have a 150 Mbps circuit that I'm looking to put on a ICX 7150-24. With the current datasheet, It would appear that the 100/1000 port would easily handle the uplink port, would you agree that the 7150-24 would be the correct hardware for the job?Thanks!