The FWSX448 is identical to a FESX448, EXCEPT it will only run one image, a layer 2 switch image. Foundry did this to be able to market a lower cost L2 only switch, at the request of their sales Team. They have the same chassis, powers, system board, etc, everything as a FESX. So if you were to load a FESX448 with the layer 2 image, it's just like a FWSX448. Many people are unaware of this fact, and buy a FESX, and run L2 switch code on it. The FWSX is a More cost effective means to deploy a high performance feature rich layer 2 switch. I have sold them into data centers with very good results.
Brian Stadtmiller Terabit Systems 2565 3rd Street #334 San Francisco, CA 94107 415-230-4353 main 415-652-2888 cell AIM: bstadtmiller9609 So: FESX448-PREM can run any of the 3 images, Layer 2 only, Base L3 (static routes and rip) and Full L3 FESX448 can run 2 images, Layer 2 only, and Base L3 FWSX448 can run one image, Layer 2 only -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy McAnally Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [f-nsp] FWSX448 vs FESX448 non-PREM What are the software and hardware difference between FWSX448 and FESX448 (non-PREM, L2 only version)? I'm having a hard time getting info from my sales rep. Thanks guys -- Randy _______________________________________________ foundry-nsp mailing list [email protected] http://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/foundry-nsp No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2826 - Release Date: 04/21/10 11:09:00 _______________________________________________ foundry-nsp mailing list [email protected] http://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/foundry-nsp
