G1 versus G2

[Waqas_Naeem]

Difference Between G1 & G2 series switches (in general)?

[Drew_C]

It's part of the model number and is printed on the front of the switch. From the CLI, you can see this from

code:

show switch

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[Erik_Auerswald]

Hi,

in addition to Stephane's answer, the G2 ASICs provide much larger forwarding table sizes than the equivalent G1 ASICs.

Thanks,
Erik

[Stephane_Grosj1]

Hi,
in general, you have newer gen of ASIC on G2 (obviously), that could provide new features/connectivity option depending on the platforms, greatly improved control plane environment (CPU/RAM/Stockage), G2 run on the 21/22 train of EXOS which give access to many new capabilities.