[cisco-voip] cisco vs manufacturer hardware

[Lelio Fulgenzi]

Just wondering how many people are sticking with Cisco branded MCS servers rather than going with the OEM boxes? We've established a great relationship with HP and they're onsite faster than I can put the phone down sometimes. What experiences have others seen with OEM boxes? Does the TAC quickly point at hardware as the problem?

The cost difference between Cisco vs OEM hardware is quite substantial and were getting around to having to replace a large number of boxes relatively soon (thanks to IPCC v3.5) and it's getting a bit difficult to justify the cost difference, when I can't see it myself.

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