[WBEL-users] Re: Gig-E Switches

[Chris Hammond]

I am very familiar with both HP Procurve and 3Com switches.  My 
experience is that 3Com Gig switches out perform
Procurve switches.  I work in a NOC so unmanaged switches are a weak 
link in a monitored or managed network.

Chris

Tony Wicks wrote:

> The guys at Extreme (http://extremenetworks.com) and Foundry 
> (http://foundrynetworks.com) would very strongly dispute your opinion 
> I would say. I use Extreme 5i and Black Diamond switches myself and 
> the performance is exceptional to say the least. You get what you pay 
> for.
>
> Joshua Weage wrote:
>
>> Here's my suggestion on Gig-E switches:  HP ProCurve.  From all of the
>> specs I've looked at, these were the fastest.  We use these when
>> building compute clusters.  The Netgears are also pretty good. 
>> However, neither are managed.  If you want managed switches you will
>> pay for it with increased latency.
>>
>> Josh
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