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[Wako]

bandwidth usage graph.
Remote control of the switch.
Basic ip blocking.
vlan.
transfer between all servers using this switch.
4 port.

In my mind there are cisco 2624. 2650. dell 3xxx.

Which one is more reliable and most cost effective/features?

[Netivex]

Foundy EdgeIron 2402CF - http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=470846

While more expensive, you will get the best switch (IMO).

I see that you only need 4 ports, but a quick check on prices of some Cisco switches shows that 24 port switches are actually cheaper (for the most part) than a 12 port switch. Just something to keep in mind.

[Netivex]

Also, do Dell switches not have a problem with MRTG? I could be wrong, maybe somebody could help clarify this.

[jsw6]

Those Dell switches have a problem with *. I will never use one in a production environment again.

[sagonet]

Dell switches are a huge pain.

The foundry is a nice piece of gear. We are switching over almost totally to foundry.

You could also go on ebay and get a 2924 depending on how mission critical your application is. Probably pay less than $250 is you hunt around.

[Wako]

I will get 24 ports for expansion later on, 100Mbps port uplink to it.

What are the choices if it is mission critical?

[e12pilot]

We have had great success with the HP Procurve 2524's. Great managed switch, and a lifetime warranty from HP. They do everything you are looking for, and are about the same price new on Ebay as used 2924's.

Peter

[jsw6]

The original poster asked for IP blocking. They want a layer 3 switch. Certainly a 2924 won't suffice. My recommendations are all probably out of the 4 port user's budget.

[e12pilot]

The original poster asked for IP blocking.

Ahh you are right. In that case a Foundry FWS24 would probably be the least expensive reputable Layer 3 switch. If you have DC power you can get one on Ebay for under $250. AC versions go around $600+.

Layer 3 stuff is $$.

Peter

[Wako]

Take off the ip blocking, dont really want to go into layer 3.
if I can do it with layer2, that's a good plus.

[e12pilot]

You can't do IP blocking on a Layer 2 switch, thats the reason why the switch isn't Layer 3. Take a look at the OSI model, as Layer 3 is known as the Network Layer, and you can't do any network address based switching/routing on Layer 2(Data link).

If IP blocking is out I still stand by my HP recommendation.

Peter

[newfiesheek]

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[Wako]

e12pilot : thanks for your firm suggestion

newfiesheek : what ar eyou trying to say?

[brendanm]

Of the hosts that are using foundry, which foundry product is being used at the customer layer?

[jsw6]

We use Foundry for customers with GigabitEthernet ports, but the Foundry boxes are used for switching only. The more you know about layer 3 forwarding on Foundry, the more afraid you're likely to be to utilize it in that capacity. Even in a layer 2 only configuration there are caveats the network operators must be aware of.