We're going to be upgrading our network infrastructure soon as well. We're definitely not going with Cisco - we're going with HP. I'm looking for layer 3 stuff, as we have several subnets, but the 2800 series for the layer 2 stuff should be great.
Two reasons for that: Warranty/Return policy and pricing. 3Com left a bad taste in my mouth when I worked with them back in 2001 - I hope they're better now, but I was able to bring a 3Com switch to its knees back then with a simple ping flood. Kurt On Jan 29, 2008 6:13 AM, Chyka, Robert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > I am looking to upgrade switching for a architectural/engineering firm here. > It is a small network with 85 devices on it. I want to go gigabit and the > owner probably wont spend the $$$ to get Cisco gear. I was looking at 3com > and HP. Here are the models I was looking at for each vendor: > > > > 3Com Switch 4200G 48-Port 3CR17662-91 > > > > Hp ProCurve 2810-48G 48 Port > > > > It is a flat network so I only need a layer 2 device. It is a cad heavy > shop and I was wondering which one you would lean toward or if there was > another model you like better by same or different vendor in the $2500-$3000 > range. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
