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<DIV><FONT size=2>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?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>Lelio
Fulgenzi, B.A.<BR>Network Analyst (CCS) * University of Guelph * Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1<BR>(519) 824-4120 x56354 (519) 767-1060 FAX
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<BR>"I had a coffee and Coke at lunch today...and now, I've got more jitter than
an<BR>IP phone on a long haul 10base2
connection"
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