RE: switch speed question

Hi, It depends on how heavily loaded your switch is expected to be, for instance two machines using the switch will be able to get a full 1Gbps, however depending on the backplane (switching fabric), it limits how many ports will receive full 1Gbps when the switch is congested, e.g. a 2 gig backplane against a 24 gig. Regards, Bruce -----Original Message----- From: Deric Kwok [mailto:deric.kwok2000@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:08 PM To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: switch speed question Hi Can you share your experience what is fastest Gig switch? I see there is CEF feature in cisco. ls it big different when i enable it in switch vs other switch? ls there any problem? Thank you