[c-nsp] Alternatives to 3750 w/ Stackwise

[chris stand]

There is also the 2975 stackable switch
although I would think if you are using a 7200 as your router a set of used
3750 10/100  stack would be a good fit and not cost too much.



> > From: John Elliot <johnelliot67 at hotmail.com>
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> > Subject: [c-nsp] Alternatives to 3750 w/ Stackwise?
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> > Hi,
> >
> > We have an existing POP with 7200(G2) and a 3560 - The POP is growing a
> lot quicker than anticipated, and we have had to add another 3560 to
> accommodate new client eth connections...the 2nd 3560 is connected via
> PortChan to the 1st 3560(Not ideal).
> >
> > Before the POP becomes unmanageable, we are looking at replacing the 1st
> 3560 with 2 x 3750's(Or another switch available that offers stackwise, but
> can accommodate a growing number of vlans(We currently have ~250-300 in
> use)), and then use the 3560's for access layer to clients(With the 3560's
> having dual(PortChan) connectivity ?to each 3750.
> >
> > 2 Questions:
> > - Are there any alternatives to the 3750 that we should be looking
> at?(Given budget restraints, and also space(RU) limitations)
> > - We have a redundant 7200 onsite, that we manually "copy" the config to
> on each change...Is there a better(read "automatic") way to do this?(Not
> HSRP/GLBP as the 7200 has upstream connectivity via ATM and only single
> connectivity is available)
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>