[c-nsp] ASIC to switch port mapping
Peter Rathlev
peter at rathlev.dk
Sun Sep 12 13:05:12 EDT 2010
(I assume the response was to this or similar)
On Sun, 2010-09-12 at 13:43 +0200, Gert Doering wrote:
> Cisco does not think that this is a problem, and I have been told that
> the new generation 2960S and 3560E have the same size buffers.
On Sun, 2010-09-12 at 08:26 -0400, Chris Evans wrote:
> They are closet switches. If you need bigger buffers get a platform
> meant for heavier use such as the 4948.
We've heard Cisco use that argument, and it's hilarious. The problem is
_also_ there in the closets. Even end user PCs actually need bandwidth.
We currently use 3750 and 3560E models in our datacenters, based on a
recommendation from the (AFAIK) largest gold partner in our country.
When whining about the buffer problem, everybody says "Nexus 5k" and a
few say 4948.
Seriously: Is it okay for Cisco to sell handicapped "closet" switches?
It's not like they're cheap compared to others vendors or previous
comparable Cisco switches (3550/2950/2970).
--
Peter
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