> Depending on the type and number of ports you need, 7604 + > Sup720-3B/XL + "8 port GigE blade" would be a good start. IMO, the 6408 doesn't make a lot of sense: It's 10 k$, does not connect to the fabric, and has rather poor QoS. The 6724 gives you better performance, better queueing and is just 15 k$. As always, YMMV. -A