[c-nsp] 3560 vs 4948 shared buffer memory

[Chris Evans]

We don't use 3750 or smaller switches anymore due to this.  4948 is deemed
data center class so we started using it ffor that.  Haven't had any issues
so far.
On Mar 7, 2011 11:11 PM, "Dan Letkeman" <danletkeman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've noticed a fair amount of output drops from traffic bursts on our
> 3560G's. This is happening with or without QOS on.
>
> So I have been looking a replacing these switches for this reason and
> others. From what I understand there is a problem with the shared
> memory buffer space, when there are traffic bursts/micro bursts.
> Would a 4948 be a big improvement when it comes to output drops vs a
> 3560?
>
> Has anyone else replaced there 3560/3750 with a 4948 and seen the
> output drops go away?
>
> I see the 4948E's have much more shared buffer memory, but those are
> out of our price range.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan.
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