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    Cisco 2970

    Does anyone have experience using a Cisco 2970 as an access layer switch to provide gigabit ethernet?

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    We've been using a pair of 2970G-24TS-E switches for about 5 years, and haven't had any problems. The 1.5U size is a bit awkward, but it's not a big deal.
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    They are older and EOL. They are a nice managed gig-e switch though for what you can buy them for used. I believe they are layer 2 only.

    I would make sure to have a spare on hand to be on the safe side due to the age of even the newest ones out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BC-enetsouth View Post
    They are older and EOL. They are a nice managed gig-e switch though for what you can buy them for used. I believe they are layer 2 only.
    Correct, they're layer 2 switches. Support is supposed to end on October 16, 2011, so we'll be upgrading ours soon. For someone that wants to save some money with a used switch, I think they still have a few more years of use as a good GigE switch.

    Another option now would be the 2960S. We chose the 2970 when the 2960 was just a 100Mbps switch, but that has changed with the 2960S series.
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    They seem to be the best value for a Cisco gigabit switch. For that price, there is no reason to not have spares.

    Any other suggestions?

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    We have a few of these switches in production now, and have not had any issues with them. They are solid layer 2 gigabit switches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DPG View Post
    Does anyone have experience using a Cisco 2970 as an access layer switch to provide gigabit ethernet?

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