Re: (clug-talk) Core Switches.

[timmy]

I wouldn't say Extreme switches are all that great to configure or maintain, unless you're using the web interface exclusively. The CLI is convoluted, and the config is huge, even if you've just applied a few simple commands. I never liked using them, but I suppose it's personal preference. As far as being much cheaper than Cisco's, I'm not certain that is the case anymore, either. There are tons of Cisco reseller shops (www.networkhardware.com) that you can purchase refurbished cisco gear for a good price. I suppose if you want the Cisco support, you could buy brand new, in whuich case, yes, the switches can get fairly expensive. The new Cat-2950 Series is supposedly going for a good price, and they are a good switch, I've use them here at work; they are a replacement for the Cat-2900 model.

tim

On Tue, 10 Jun 2003 10:43:20 -0600, Richi Plana wrote:

>Kevin Anderson wrote:
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>> Does anyone have any experience with HP core switches. We have a
>> Cisco right now, but it's expensive to maintain, and even more
>> expensive to upgrade. I'm thinking it might make sense to switch it
>> out with a Procurve.
>>
>> I'd be interested in any firsthand experiences, positive or negative.
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>Haven't tried HP switches, but I thought I should mention a not so
>popular brand: Extreme Networks <http://www.extremenetworks.com/>. We
>were an all-Cisco shop (back when I used to work for an ISP) yet we
>found their switches to be fast, reliable, featureful and a joy to
>maintain remotely. They were also much, MUCH more cheaper than Cisco's
>(per port).
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>*Richard Plana, B.Sc., CCNA*
>Linux Junkie
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