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[elik]

Hello,

I was checking out the switch products from Cisco and I noticed that there is quite a few products that been discounted, and I am trying to find correct switches that does traffic shaping on port for inbound and outbound.

I preferred they are 48 ports with 2 Gigabit uplinks, with Enterprise L3 image and it is little difficult to find the correct older models that is being sold on ebay to pick up the correct one.

I am also open to Extreme and Foundry switches as well, but I rather like to stick to one type for deployment, since I am working on the plan to deploy 2 core switches which all edge switches will hook into it.

Your help is appreciated.

[vx|brian]

I'd go with the WS-C2950G-48-EI, very reliable switch, includes 2x Gbit ports and enhanced/enterprise image, exactly what you need.

[Jdubz31]

To clarify, these are to serve as your core switches? And, what is your budget for one/both?

[elik]

No...the switches I was looking for is for edge, not core. For the Core Switch, I am looking at Cisco Catalyst 3560G-24TS for that purpose, since it is going to be 4 cabs at the moment and want to have something to use for long use.

[sethgarnar]

3550 series will do this on the cheap. If you're going to use a 3560 as a core for 4 cabs I suggest you spend the extra $ and go with a 3750. You will find better results with that.

[elik]

I did a little checking on that switch you mentioned. It seems pretty decent for it. Just note that I am more of looking at getting used one, which there are plenty on the market than getting new.

Plus, I did mentioned that I am getting 2 core switches for upstream link to the bandwidth providers, and use the edge switches which one mentioned 2950-48G, which is good for use.

The 4 cabs is initial estimate, but I do forsee growing to 12 to 20 cabs, which I will have to do switch refresh to replace the core switches with larger capacity to handle while maintaining the same edge switches placed in each cab for it.

[Spudstr]

IMHO from a management perspective. Your better of using a blade switch like a 6500 or some sort of stackable switch and just running panels to each rack/cabinet. You'll save yourself the headache of managing all the switches/vlans/trunks in the future. Sure its more cat5 but its better in the long run.

[elik]

Hello,

I have considered that, and that what I feel in doing so in the long run when it is time for it. Just in the beginning, it seems to be best course to start with the initial setup and if configured correctly, it should be easy to switch over to upgraded network equipment with good planning down the road. I just don't forsee it growing up to 10 to 20 cabs for maybe a year or two which, by that time, we should be in position to install the new switch equipment to upgrade it from old core switch to it.

[dkitchen]

Originally Posted by sethgarnar

3550 series will do this on the cheap. If you're going to use a 3560 as a core for 4 cabs I suggest you spend the extra $ and go with a 3750. You will find better results with that.

The 3750's are exactly the same switch as the 3560's just with added stacking capability, so unless you need the stacking, it's a waste of money.

IMHO from a management perspective. Your better of using a blade switch like a 6500 or some sort of stackable switch and just running panels to each rack/cabinet. You'll save yourself the headache of managing all the switches/vlans/trunks in the future. Sure its more cat5 but its better in the long run.

I would second that, your network will perform a lot better too. You can get second hand 6500 chassis' for a reasonable price and just add the blades as you require more ports.

Dan

[Abhijitsystems]

Why dont you look at Juniper Networks switches.

Product code is EX3200.

Abhijit