Managed Switch for Enterprise Networks

Managed Layer 3 switches are part of the external devices that work at the network layer (Layer 3) of OSI Model. It possesses the ability to perform routing functions as well as the switching capabilities of a regular switch. Layer 3 managed switches make it possible to connect different IP sub-networks by building decisions based on IP addresses. They are the key building blocks that allow routing between different departments or buildings and are usually found at the edge of large enterprise networks and campuses. Also, they offer the possibility to define more elaborate policies for network management and facilitate complex network topologies through access control, load balancing, and traffic shaping.