[SASAG] Switch Recommendations

[James Affeld]

I've been really happy with HP.  Haven't tried the
Dell.  The vendor we used was Unisoft, who resell for
a number of OEMs.  

For backbone use, the 2900 and 2800 series are still
pretty cheap and offer 4x10-gig ports.
--- Eric Kahklen <eric at kahklen.com> wrote:

> I am looking for some affordable but reliable switch
> recommendations.  
> We currently use 10/100 Cisco 2950 switches. 
> Normally we couldn't 
> afford a switch like this be we got special
> non-profit pricing a few 
> years ago.  We are looking to upgrade to gig
> switches but can't afford 
> the full priced Cisco gear.  I've been looking at
> the two switches:
> 
> Dell - 
>
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/pwcnt_2724?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
> 
> HP-
>
http://www.provantage.com/hewlett-packard-hp-j9028b-aba~7HEWN1CF.htm
> 
> Does anyone see a reason why either one of these
> wouldn't work for a 
> small to mid size network (35 users - 10 servers)?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -- 
> Eric Kahklen
> Lynnwood, WA
> 206-595-2934
> 
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