[c-nsp] Cisco RPS for 3550 switch

[Phil Mayers]

> >
> Agreed, what is so difficult about 1U plus dual power and 48 ports?

That it would undercut several of their other products.

> 
> For a data centre where you might have dozens of these, it is essential.
> 
> We use Allied Telesyn switches, as their 8948 is a 1U box with dual 
> power for a sensible price.

If more people did that, we'd have cheaper switches from Cisco. Since
many do not, I draw the conclusion that many people are willing to
accept Cisco prices. Therefore, Cisco can survive with the pricing at
that level.