HN724: How Packets Move Through a Network Device

Explore the complexities of network devices with discussions on how switches and routers work, RIB and FIB, CAM tables, line rates, and port-to-port latency. Discover the significance of understanding network device functionality for troubleshooting and equipment selection, delve into the components inside data center switches, and explore the evolution of network devices from configuration to forwarding states. Learn about programming network devices with P4 language and distinguishing between hardware and software forwarding in networking devices.