Thanks to all that replied... We'll be going with the Procurve 2810G series.
Thanks, Jake Gardner TTC Network Administrator Ext. 246 -----Original Message----- From: Ben Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 2:28 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: edge switch (to the desktops) On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 8:41 AM, Chinnery, Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Nice web UI. CLI via serial, Telnet, or SSH. > > Not so for the 1800 series Procurve, Ben. Oh, right, sorry. My comments on managed switches only apply to their "Managed Switches" line, not the cheaper "Web Managed Switches" line. They sell an even cheaper "Unmanaged" line, too; those are not managed at all. ;-) They all have the warranty/support, tho. :) > As an edge device, though, they are cheaper than Cisco so I wouldn't > be opposed to getting some more. Cisco's stuff always seemed good to me from a technology stand-point, but I find it's way overpriced for almost everybody's needs. Especially when you factor in the cost of SMARTnet. Yikes! They don't just nickel-and-dime you, they quarter-and-dollar you. > As to the core switch, I'm still leaning towards Cisco. I'd like to hear from someone who's tried both how the HP's do at layer three tasks. I know they're rock-solid and quite fast at layer two, but routing is a whole different ball game. On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 8:59 AM, Chinnery, Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another point in Cisco's favor is their user forums. HP has a web forum for their stuff. I suspect it's not as good as Cisco's, though. Lots of experts know Cisco. http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/categoryhome.do?categoryId=26 9 -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ***Teletronics Technology Corporation*** This e-mail is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the addressee or authorized by the addressee to receive this e-mail, you may not disclose, copy, distribute, or use this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail or by telephone at 267-352-2020 and destroy this message and any copies. Thank you. ******************************************************************* ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
