Which switch?

[Andrew Gideon]

I need a switch (or switches), but I'm having some trouble determining
which. I've been going through the "switch" page on Cisco's site, and I've
not found a clear comparison of features between the various products.

Why not?

I need GigE, 802.3ad, 802.1q, a console port, and something like "port
protect". Traffic shaping, ACLs, etc. would be nice. L3 routing is
overkill.

Speed is important, as this switch will carry at least some iSCSI traffic.

I could go for a single 48 port switch or a couple of 24 port switches.

2970G-24T? 2960G-24TC? 2948G-GE-TX? Something else? Is there a reference
I'm missing on Cisco.com?

What about non-Cisco choices? Any recommendations?

Thanks...

- Andrew

[Wally]

Andrew,
The 2948 is old. The 2960 and 2970 are similars, but the 2970 is older
and more expensive than the other one.
Conclusion: I think 2960 would be the beter solution.
If you need L3 features, I recomend the 3750.
regards

[www.BradReese.Com]

Andrew,

The 2005 Cisco Product Guide has a good matrix:

http://www.bradreese.com/2005-cisco-guide.htm

Found at Cisco Product Guides:

http://www.bradreese.com/refurbished-cisco-product-guide.htm

Sincerely,

Brad Reese
BradReese.Com Cisco Engineers
http://www.BradReese.Com
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Asheville, North Carolina USA 28803
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[Andrew Gideon]

Wally wrote:

> The 2960 and 2970 are similars, but the 2970 is older
> and more expensive than the other one.

The 29*6*0 is newer than the 29*7*0?

Is there some pattern to the numbering schemes that would make sense to some
poor mortal as myself??

Thanks for the suggestions, though.

- Andrew