The aggregation layer is a Layer 2 switch

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An aggregation switch operates at Layer 2 or Layer 3 of the OSI model, depending on the configuration and topology of the network. The controller uses protocols, such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) or Static Link Aggregation, to combine physical links into a single. An aggregation switch is a network device that consolidates traffic from multiple access switches, wireless access points, or other edge devices and forwards it to core switches or routers. By bundling multiple network connections into a single high-bandwidth link, aggregation switches help.

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