01-13-2015 05:20 PM - edited 03-07-2019 10:12 PM
Hello experts,
Just wonder about having a Cisco 2911 ISR G2 router with Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Module (16 port) can be used as a core switch in a campus network. Possible? Our goal is to find a way to simplify our company's network infrastructure by re-using/re-assigning/upgrade some of our existing Cisco network devices in order to reduce cost.
Kindly advice.
Regards,
Alex
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01-13-2015 10:52 PM
1Gbps backbone between the switch and router? Where can I find the information?
Go HERE.
The interface communication between router-to-module may be 1 Gbps but you won't be able to push 1 Gbps.
01-13-2015 06:00 PM
Anything is possible, however, a few points to consider:
1. Single point-of-failure: If your router dies, so does your core switch;
2. 1 Gbps backbone between your switch and your router. Nothing more, nothing less.
01-13-2015 09:58 PM
Thank you Leo for your reply. 1Gbps backbone between the switch and router? Where can I find the information?
Regards,
Alex
01-13-2015 10:52 PM
1Gbps backbone between the switch and router? Where can I find the information?
Go HERE.
The interface communication between router-to-module may be 1 Gbps but you won't be able to push 1 Gbps.
01-13-2015 06:03 PM
Hi Alex,
It is possible but the 2911 is not a very powerful router. It can work if you need low throughput and your users don't need to download/access files with high speed. So, really its all about your requirement
HTH
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