As the aggregation point of access switches, the aggregation switch is required with the ability to process the access layer information and submits it to the upstream chain of the core layer. This arrangement increases throughput beyond what a single relationship could sustain, offers redundancy in case one of the links. An aggregate switch is a high-capacity network switch that consolidates connections from multiple access switches, acting as a central point for managing network traffic and providing enhanced bandwidth capabilities. It is essential for larger networks requiring efficient data flow.