[c-nsp] 3560G-E's as replacement for 3550-EMIs for dist switches?

[Seth Mattinen]

On 7/14/10 7:41 AM, TCIS List Acct wrote:
> We are using a boatload of aging 3550-EMI switches (-48s and -12Ts
> mostly) as our distribution layer in our Co-lo facilities.  The switches
> talk a little bit of OSPF and iBGP back to the core (uplinked over the 2
> Gig-E ports).  All customers have their own Layer3 port on the switch
> (no switchport) and this has worked like a charm for years.
> 
> Anyway, these switches are EOL'ed and do not support IPv6, yada yada. 
> So, we're looking for a reasonably low cost replacement.  So far, the
> 3560G-24/48-E's look like decent replacements and are readily available
> from our usual sources.  The 3750's look nice too but seem quite a bit
> pricier for just adding stacking/10GBe uplink capabilities.
> 
> Any comments/similar experiences/other options would be appreciated.
> 


Are you relying on QoS in the 3550? If so, you'll be disappointed with
the 3560/3750.

~Seth