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Old 12-08-2004, 04:47 PM
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Default Switch for bandwidth provisioning

Hello,

I am looking for a switch that handles bandwidth provisioning. So far I have found the Netgear GSM7324 which is supposed to handle that. It is a layer 3 managed switch.

I also found this switch that says it handles it but is far less expensive than the others.

http://www.milan.com/managed_switches/sm2401m.html

do any of you have any experience with switches that can provision bandwidth on a per server basis?

Please let me know.

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Old 12-08-2004, 05:17 PM
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I don't have any experience with this swich. I don't think so there shouldn't be any trouble provisioning this switch. It seems to be cheaper and have lots of features.

I have asked few other people and they don't have specific experience with this switch. Also I have emailed to 2 datacenters and waiting for the reply.

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Old 12-08-2004, 07:54 PM
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Hi,

I have got reply from sagonet. This is what Adam replied for me.

By 'bandwidth provisioning' I assume the OP means 'bandwidth rate limiting (eg, the ability to give someone only xMbps of bandwidth). For that function, we use the Foundry FastIron switches:

http://www.foundrynetworks.com/produ...ron/FIx00.html

If you are looking for something that can rate limit AND act as core switch, I would recommend a NetIron 40G, which is what we use:

http://www.foundrynetworks.com/produ...ron/index.html

If you don't need to rate limit, and just need a layer 2 switch, I would recommend an EdgeIron:

http://www.foundrynetworks.com/produ...ron/index.html

Thank You Adam for your answers.

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Old 12-09-2004, 02:37 AM
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Thanks David.

Much appreciated
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Old 12-10-2004, 04:37 AM
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No problem. Also I came across this site today and might be useful for you.

http://www.etinc.com/index.php?cPath=25

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I don't think I would use a Netgear. I would go with a Cisco switch or Foundry as SagoNEt suggested.
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Cisco 2940G-L3 should do what you are looking for.
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Old 12-16-2004, 01:22 AM
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Cisco 3550 would be a GREAT switch for this purpose.
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Old 12-16-2004, 07:49 AM
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Sure, you could also go with the RiverStone 3000 which is Router/Switch.
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Old 02-08-2005, 07:41 PM
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mesonix is right... the RS3000 can switch L2 (and limit bw) on 32 ports (up to 64) and act as a full L3 router (and rate-limit L3 as well)...

Compare to the Cisco Catalyst 3550 series. I think it's better than the 3550's (i use both and find the Riverstone far more flexible and upgradeable) and just as dependable.

Take the time to find what you are most comfortable, though... once in place you're usually stuck with it for awhile.
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