I’m implementing a network installation at a client where offices are
located at two ends of a large building. One side of the building
needs 30 ports, while the other side of the building needs 80 ports.
Both areas will be connected via fiber-optic with media converters.

I’m thinking of installing three 48-port Network Switches -- one at
one end of the building, and two at the other end. Any
recommendations?

so this obviously isn't a small business server installation

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"DanL" <nenetwork@newsgroup> wrote in message news:4af6529e-bac5-4a55-85c7-ff0732c84c6a@newsgroup
I’m implementing a network installation at a client where offices are
located at two ends of a large building. One side of the building
needs 30 ports, while the other side of the building needs 80 ports.
Both areas will be connected via fiber-optic with media converters.

I’m thinking of installing three 48-port Network Switches -- one at
one end of the building, and two at the other end. Any
recommendations?

In article <4af6529e-bac5-4a55-85c7-
ff0732c84c6a@newsgroup>, nenetwork@newsgroup says...

>
> I?m implementing a network installation at a client where offices are
> located at two ends of a large building. One side of the building
> needs 30 ports, while the other side of the building needs 80 ports.
> Both areas will be connected via fiber-optic with media converters.
>
> I?m thinking of installing three 48-port Network Switches -- one at
> one end of the building, and two at the other end. Any
> recommendations?

Get Web Managed switches that support QOS and VLAN's and make sure that
the switch has the ability to test the cables - it will save you lots of
headaches to be able to test from the switch.

Expect to spend $700 per switch or more.

Many switches in this class also come with insertable modules so that
you can purchase the proper fiber connection type, making management a
lot easier.

So, you have 110 ports, assuming you're using SBS, that means you're
near the max, unless you have a lot of IP based printers, scanners,
etc...

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I have a 'used' Cisco 2950 that I just adore. You can get them pretty
cheap now (I paid $200 for mine). Mind you it's not a layer 3 switch so
if you are looking for any routing/high level QoS etc you might look
into some used 3550's or something.


DanL wrote:

> I’m implementing a network installation at a client where offices are
> located at two ends of a large building. One side of the building
> needs 30 ports, while the other side of the building needs 80 ports.
> Both areas will be connected via fiber-optic with media converters.
>
> I’m thinking of installing three 48-port Network Switches -- one at
> one end of the building, and two at the other end. Any
> recommendations?

In article <uyuWAA0QKHA.1268@newsgroup>,
"Tobias Redelberger [MVP - SBS]" <T.Redelberger@newsgroup-services.net>
wrote:

> Hi there,
>

> >I have a 'used' Cisco 2950 that I just adore. You can get them pretty
> >cheap now (I paid $200 for mine). Mind you it's not a layer 3 switch so if
> >you are looking for any routing/high level QoS etc you might look into some
> >used 3550's or something.

>
> Note: Keep in mind to have your network redundant too!
>
>
> Cisco's Catalyst 2950 Series is end-of-sale and so almost out-of-support (s.
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/...otices_list.ht
> ml).
> Same with the Catalyst 3550 Series (s.
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/...otices_list.ht
> ml)
>
> Better have always support on your hardware, especially on Cisco's
> products - so take the Catalyst 2960/2975 Series or even better for SMB the
> Express 500 Series (stack 3x24 ports as a 48+-Port switch <- redundancy
> included).
>

Better, maybe. Cost effective, not so much. I'm not sure I'd agree
about the SMB express 500 series switches. Unless I am mistaken these
are relatively dumbed down from even a 2950. Though I will admit I am
not totally familiar with the new SMB line of products from Cisco.

How are the Express 500's redundant with 3x24 stacking?

> More information:
>
> Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6406/index.html
>
> Cisco Catalyst 2975 Series Switches
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10081/index.html
>
> Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6545/index.html
>
>
> If one need more network features, take the next step up to the Catalyst
> 3560 Series
>
> Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/...528/index.html
>
>
> A Cisco partner of your choice will offer you a suitable network concept
> with a adequat quote.

In article <mindflux98-17261F.10260403102009@newsgroup-
september.org>, mindflux98@newsgroup says...

> Obviously something was dumbed down. Are these just Cisco badged
> Linksys?
>

While CISCO is a great product line, they are often out of the price
range for many SBS size customers.

I've found that this class of business switch works very well, has great
reliability, has all the QOS/VLAN and module extras and cost less than
the CISCO counterpart. This switch provides all 48 ports at 1gbps
connections, the 2960 is almost all 10/100 with 1-2 modules for 1gbps.

http://netgear.com/Products/Switches.../GS748TPS.aspx

You can get them in POE or not-POE.

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I have a couple of 24 port Netgear Gig-E switches from about 5 years
ago. Looking at the specs of them today compared to even a 10 year old
Cisco 2950 the forwarding rate is abysmal. (1.4Mpps vs something like
13.6Mpps) (almost a 10 fold difference).

I cannot speak for the Advanced Smart Switches at all, but don't let the
link speed fool you if the forwarding rates are abysmal. For this model
it looks like they only mention the switching fabric speed, which is
impressive at 96Gbps.




In article <MPG.25313d2c695ed18989f18@newsgroup>,
Leythos <spam999free@newsgroup> wrote:

> In article <mindflux98-17261F.10260403102009@newsgroup-
> september.org>, mindflux98@newsgroup says...

> > Obviously something was dumbed down. Are these just Cisco badged
> > Linksys?
> >

>
> While CISCO is a great product line, they are often out of the price
> range for many SBS size customers.
>
> I've found that this class of business switch works very well, has great
> reliability, has all the QOS/VLAN and module extras and cost less than
> the CISCO counterpart. This switch provides all 48 ports at 1gbps
> connections, the 2960 is almost all 10/100 with 1-2 modules for 1gbps.
>
> http://netgear.com/Products/Switches.../GS748TPS.aspx
>
> You can get them in POE or not-POE.

In article <mindflux98-A6CCF3.21251003102009@newsgroup-
september.org>, mindflux98@newsgroup says...

>
> I have a couple of 24 port Netgear Gig-E switches from about 5 years
> ago. Looking at the specs of them today compared to even a 10 year old
> Cisco 2950 the forwarding rate is abysmal. (1.4Mpps vs something like
> 13.6Mpps) (almost a 10 fold difference).
>
> I cannot speak for the Advanced Smart Switches at all, but don't let the
> link speed fool you if the forwarding rates are abysmal. For this model
> it looks like they only mention the switching fabric speed, which is
> impressive at 96Gbps.

If your network is based on SBS you are very unlikely to notice the
difference.

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In article <MPG.2531d45d3ded227a989f1a@newsgroup>,
spam999free@newsgroup says...

>
> In article <mindflux98-A6CCF3.21251003102009@newsgroup-
> september.org>, mindflux98@newsgroup says...

> >
> > I have a couple of 24 port Netgear Gig-E switches from about 5 years
> > ago. Looking at the specs of them today compared to even a 10 year old
> > Cisco 2950 the forwarding rate is abysmal. (1.4Mpps vs something like
> > 13.6Mpps) (almost a 10 fold difference).
> >
> > I cannot speak for the Advanced Smart Switches at all, but don't let the
> > link speed fool you if the forwarding rates are abysmal. For this model
> > it looks like they only mention the switching fabric speed, which is
> > impressive at 96Gbps.

>
> If your network is based on SBS you are very unlikely to notice the
> difference.

Bandwidth is 116 Gbps (for GS748TS)

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In article <MPG.2531d6142041d64d989f1b@newsgroup>,
Leythos <spam999free@newsgroup> wrote:

> In article <MPG.2531d45d3ded227a989f1a@newsgroup>,
> spam999free@newsgroup says...

> >
> > In article <mindflux98-A6CCF3.21251003102009@newsgroup-
> > september.org>, mindflux98@newsgroup says...

> > >
> > > I have a couple of 24 port Netgear Gig-E switches from about 5 years
> > > ago. Looking at the specs of them today compared to even a 10 year old
> > > Cisco 2950 the forwarding rate is abysmal. (1.4Mpps vs something like
> > > 13.6Mpps) (almost a 10 fold difference).
> > >
> > > I cannot speak for the Advanced Smart Switches at all, but don't let the
> > > link speed fool you if the forwarding rates are abysmal. For this model
> > > it looks like they only mention the switching fabric speed, which is
> > > impressive at 96Gbps.

> >
> > If your network is based on SBS you are very unlikely to notice the
> > difference.

>
> Bandwidth is 116 Gbps (for GS748TS)

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Swit...hes/GS748TS.as
px?detail=Specifications

Not according to this.