Packet Forwarding in a FEX ?

[doc.toddmartin]

Simple question regarding FEX module,

FEX 2248-TP-E

I have host-a on port 1 on FEX 101 and     host-b on port 2 on fex 101.

assuming they are in the same VLAN, will the packet need to go to the parent switch for forwarding?

Or

Does the 2K have something like a DFC functinality like 6500 Line cards to allow for local switching on the line card without going to the "SUP" / (Parent)         

Thanks in advance

T

[Andras Dosztal]

Packets are need to go through the parent switch, the FEX don't have local switching capability.