[c-nsp] 3560 vs 4948 shared buffer memory

[Keegan Holley]

Does anyone know if the newer 3750X series has the same problems?

On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Chris Evans <chrisccnpspam2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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