where end-user devices connect into the network
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most feature-rich layer and provides security services such as port security
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provides policy-based network connectivity
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provides high-speed connectivity with low latency and offers a limited set of services and is designed to be highly available
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Access Layer
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where end-user devices connect into the network
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Access Layer
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most feature-rich layer and provides security services such as port security
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Distribution Layer
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provides policy-based network connectivity
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Core Layer
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provides high-speed connectivity with low latency and offers a limited set of services and is designed to be highly available
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