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What does layer 3 switch actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

By default, every switch port on platforms such as the Catalyst 2950, 3560, or 4500 is a Layer 2 interface, whereas every switch port on a Catalyst 6500 (native IOS) is a Layer 3 interface.