I am looking to buy a switch to plug all my servers into. I am looking at a cisco 2924 en xl for about 1,200 or an Intel 460T 24Port. I would like feedback on these or other switches. I prefer a switch that I can throttle the ports other then the 10/100Mbit most do. I am not sure if these do that either, but Ive seen people mention that cisco 2924 is top stuff.


Suggestions please
Thanks.

Also forgot to mention I need to be able to generate mrtg graphs for each port and have a count of usage per port off the switch.

HP Procurve
HP Procurve
HP Procurve

We wouldn't touch anything else but...EXTREMELY reliable...managable...mrtg graphs...etc...

Not sure on bandwidth limiting though, I don't think so...most switches will not do that unless you spend ALOT of money on one...
Easier just to get a bandwidth limiting box for your whole network...
A good one can be found at:
http://www.etinc.com

Sean R.
BurstNET

We've had good luck with IBM switches (they're actually made by 3Com, but tend to be cheaper than the 3Com model that does the same thing). If you're looking for a best bang for your buck, you might want to check out a Samsung (made by D-Link)... I believe it is $599 for a 24-port managed switch.

Yup I agree HP Procurve is a very good choice thats what we use.

Thanks for the replys =)
Which model is that hp procurve you guys recommend, also that samsung model #.

Thanks

If you need less than 24 ports, the HP 2524 is a great switch! It's got a large backplane, very reliable, inexpensive, easy to use, and more.....

I'd pick cisco all the way and stay away from 3com switch.

We've just purchased a Cisco 2924 XL EN, so I'll try and remember to post back and let you know what I think once it's installed and setup.

Does anyone know about Alcatel/Xylan switches? Are they any good?

i like to stick w/ cisco myself.

You might also want to look at a Cisco 2950T; the 2950 series is the successor to the 2924. You can get a new one for about $1500 at Computers4Sure.com. There's some information about the differences between the two series here: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/si/casi/ca2900xl/prodlit/1421_pp.htm

Also, check out http://www.hp.com/rnd/pdfs/Tolly_Jan01.pdf

I just purchased a cisco catalyst 2924-xl-en switch.

Right now I am trying to figure out the commands to use it ( assign ip).