Cisco's Express Forwarding (CEF) technology for IP is a scalable, distributed, layer 3 switching solution designed to meet the future performance requirements of the Internet and Enterprise networks. It represents the latest advance in Cisco IOSTM switching capabilities that includes NetFlowTM Switching and Distributed Switching. CEF is also a key component of Cisco's Tag Switching architecture.
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Troubleshoot and Alerts


Troubleshooting TechNotes

(All IP Switching Troubleshooting TechNotes)


(All IP Switching Troubleshooting TechNotes)

Catalyst 6500 Switches Ternary Content Addressable Memory Customization

Catalyst 6500/6000 Series Switches with Supervisor Engine 720 and Cisco IOS System Software Troubleshoot of Unicast IP Routing Problems That Involve CEF

CEF Polarization

Cisco Guide to Harden Cisco IOS Devices

Troubleshoot Unicast IP Routing Involving CEF on Catalyst 6500/6000 Series Switches with a Supervisor Engine 2 and Running CatOS System Software

Troubleshooting Cisco Express Forwarding Routing Loops

Troubleshooting Incomplete Adjacencies with CEF

Troubleshooting Load Balancing Over Parallel Links Using Cisco Express Forwarding

Troubleshooting Prefix Inconsistencies with Cisco Express Forwarding

When is CEF Required for Quality of Service?



Catalyst 6500/6000 Series Switches with Supervisor Engine 720 and Cisco IOS System Software Troubleshoot of Unicast IP Routing Problems That Involve CEF


CEF Polarization

Cisco Guide to Harden Cisco IOS Devices


Troubleshoot Unicast IP Routing Involving CEF on Catalyst 6500/6000 Series Switches with a Supervisor Engine 2 and Running CatOS System Software

Troubleshooting Cisco Express Forwarding Routing Loops

Troubleshooting Incomplete Adjacencies with CEF

Troubleshooting Load Balancing Over Parallel Links Using Cisco Express Forwarding

Troubleshooting Prefix Inconsistencies with Cisco Express Forwarding

When is CEF Required for Quality of Service?

