[c-nsp] Looking for a 2000 port GigE (rj45) solution?

[Seth Mattinen]

Simon Hamilton-Wilkes wrote:
> How about HP ProCurve Switch 2900-48G, way cheaper than Cisco's (4K
> even each) and they have 4 X 10 gig ports on the back, two of which
> are 10 gig CX4 so you can use them to trunk distances of < 15M without
> needing optical transceivers or fibers.
> 
> They are becoming my standard top-of-rack switch as I can dual home
> them at 10 gig and still have 2 more 10 gig ports for iSCSI use.
> 

Aside from cost effective, they're fast, come with a lifetime warranty, 
and free firmware/software upgrades. Highly recommended.

~Seth