I think they are not in the same class of switches, so a direct comparison is tough. Here's some thoughts...
- The 2950 is newer, therefore newer ASICs. The VH-2402, aka ELS100 has been around for about three years. -The VH is mostly ASIC based where the firmware is only 500k in size. The 2950's firmware image is over 4M. With a larger firmware base, I have to believe the 2950 will have the ability to change more drastically over time. I think the VH could be very close to end of life. - The 2950 is not very flexible when it comes to HW versions. If you want cheap, the lower cost model has 24 10/100 ports and no uplink or stacking capability. If you want 100M fiber, you have to buy the 2950C which has no GIG or stacking. If you want stacking, you have to move to the 2950G which has a list of twice the one without the GBICs. On the VH's, you have one common piece of HW and you purchase the uplinks, stacks etc. as you need them. - I think Cisco designed the 2950 internally while the VH was designed in Taiwan, not internally at Cabletron. Check out the Tiger Switches from SMC and you'll see very familiar HW at lower prices. If you have specific questions, let me know. I've sold hundreds of the VH's and a few dozen of the 2950's. Jeffrey Reed Classic Networking, Inc. Cell 717-805-5536 Office 717-737-8586 FAX 717-737-0290 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Wright, Jeremy Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 3:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cabletron vs Cisco Switches [7:49812] We are primarily a Cabletron shop. We have a lot of vh2402's and I wanted to see if there was someone on the list that had both the vh2402's and the catalyst 2950-24's. I've read the specs on both of them but I wanted to hear the real world comparison. TIA. ************************ Jeremy Wright Network Analyst Archer Daniels Midland [EMAIL PROTECTED] (217)451-4063 ************************ Confidential e-mail for addressee only. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorized. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy the original communication. 2 Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=49851&t=49812 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
