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You are configuring FortiSwitch to perform layer 3 inter-VLAN routing while managed by FortiGate over FortiLink. On supported hardware models, FortiSwitch can offload routing decisions for better performance. How does FortiSwitch perform routing between VLANs? (Choose one answer)

  • A. By using a hardware forwarding table (FIB) programmed into ASIC.
  • B. By supporting only dynamic routing protocols in hardware.
  • C. By disabling routing when managed by FortiGate.
  • D. By relying entirely on the CPU in software.
Correct Answer: A

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Answer: A (1 vote) 100%

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javaughn Bryan 10 months ago
Selected: A
A is correct.

FortiSwitch uses specialized hardware, including Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), for high-performance, secure network switching, integrating seamlessly with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for unified management.

By default, FortiSwitch does Ethernet switching only. However, you can configure FortiSwitch to also route user traffic using static and dynamic routing. Note that dynamic routing requires an advanced services license. Depending on the FortiSwitch model, routing is done on hardware or software. Hardware-based routing generally performs better because routing is done by ASIC, whereas software-based routing is done by the system CPU, which hinders performance.
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