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Layer 2 switches

nounid 3119·updated May 9, 2026
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Data link level devices that can divide and interconnect network segments and help to reduce collision domains in Ethernet-based networks

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

plural
Layer 2 switcheses
possessive
Layer 2 switches's
pluralpossessive
Layer 2 switcheses'

Framework definitions

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Data link level devices that can divide and interconnect network segments and help to reduce collision domains in Ethernet-based networks

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