thibot
03-31-2002, 03:00 PM
I am getting a new colo area in a data center. Anyone know any site that can help ?
 | View Full Version : how to create the network, what would be the best hardware/sofware solution. etc.? Walter 03-31-2002, 04:24 PM Help about what? :confused: thibot 03-31-2002, 05:09 PM On how to create the network, what would be the best hardware/sofware solution. etc... Type of router for this type of connection... It's more at a network level then anything else. I apreciate any help. Mdot 03-31-2002, 10:04 PM - what connection speed do you have? - how much $$$ do you plan to put in your network? - are you going to host there ded. servers or just hosting? - tell us more about :) allan 04-01-2002, 12:13 AM Originally posted by thibot On how to create the network, what would be the best hardware/sofware solution. etc... Type of router for this type of connection... It's more at a network level then anything else. More than likely you won't need a router in a colo area. The colo provider will probably just run a cat 5 drop to your rack/racks. At the bare minimum you will need a switch, which switch you use will depend on how much bandwidth you intend to push, and how many servers you have. A Cisco 2924 Enterprise, Extreme Summit 24, or a Foundry FastIron Workgroup are good starter switches for a data center environment. I would also recommend checking with your provider to find out what type of security options they offer. If there is no firewall in place, I would recommend looking at either Netscreen or PIX firewall to put in your rack as well. thibot 04-01-2002, 12:28 PM Yes, sadly i will need a router i have 2 cisco 6500 , i will have 2 1 gig connection. After the cisco catalist i will have cisco routers and then firewalls for users/clients who needs it. Thanks for the help. :) porcupine 04-01-2002, 01:02 PM Is this another april fools joke? Anyone who is running 2gbit into a caged area and doesen't know how to setup a network is in BIG trouble :eek:. allan 04-01-2002, 01:25 PM Originally posted by thibot Yes, sadly i will need a router i have 2 cisco 6500 , i will have 2 1 gig connection. After the cisco catalist i will have cisco routers and then firewalls for users/clients who needs it. Thanks for the help. :) whoa. Are you aware that the 6500s have RP cards? Why would you need to use Cat6500s and Routers within the same network? Plug the gig handoffs into the RPs on the cats, and then direct traffic to the various switched ports. You'll save yourself a whole passel of money, and your network will be a lot more streamlined. |