[c-nsp] L2 switch needs: 2960G vs 3560G

Sridhar Ayengar ploopster at gmail.com
Tue Jul 22 14:34:36 EDT 2008


Deny IP Any Any wrote:
> I'm looking for a 24-port GigE 1RU layer 2 switch, and comparing the
> 3560G-24TS to a C2960G-24TC-L. They seem to have similar backplane, and
> similar pps forwarding. I just need L2.  They seem pretty similar on
> paper, except the 3560 is a almost double the price of the 2960. Any
> reason to get the 3560?

I don't think so.  The main selling point on the 3xxx series versus the 
2xxx series is Layer 3 switching.

Peace...  Sridhar


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