[c-nsp] 3750 or 3560?

[Michael K. Smith - Adhost]

Hello:

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> bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of luismi
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:56 AM
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> Subject: [c-nsp] 3750 or 3560?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have a stack based on two 3750 and a 2960 connected to that stack
> using a cross etherchannel.
> I have now a requirement and I need PVLANs but they are not supported in
> the 2960 (as far as I was reading at cisco.com)
> 
> So, I am thinking on replace the 2960 but I am not sure if I should
> replace it with a 3750 or 3560.
> 
> High availability is a must and put another 3750 it could be a risk
> because a far as I read too, a failure in one of the devices of the
> stack can take down all the stack and that is a situation I would like
> to avoid, but in the other hand I think that a need 3750 could have some
> benefits, as a simply management, better perfomance...
> 
> I would like to see comments or suggestions.
> 
> Thanks
> 

AFAIK the real difference between the 3750 and 3560 is the 3750's ability to stack.  If you are not going to stack the switch then the 3560 will suffice for your needs.  Please see:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps5023/prod_qas09186a00801b0971.html

Regards,

Mike
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