If all you need is a Gb switch, and you're using the 10/100 NIC's, you're not going to get any benefit for upgrading the switch. You would need new NIC's as well. That being said, any Linksys or Netgear unit should do. I prefer to buy the stackable Linksys models.
-- Mike Gill From: David Lum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 7:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Gigabit on the cheap Slightly OT, but only a little. At home I have a network where my two 2K3 servers are on desktop hardware. I am using the integrated 10/100 NIC's and a cheap 10/100 switch. I'm going to move to gigabit and all I need is 5-8port gigabit switch. Going to my favorite place to shop for such stuff (pricewatch.com) I can find all manners of inexpensive gigabit switches. Are any of those cheap (<$75) switches any better than the other? I see some brands I don't recognize and I also see the usual Linksys, Netgear, SMC and 3Com stuff. For under $100 I even see some refurbished heavier duty stuff Comments? Dave Lum - Systems Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - (971)-222-1025 "When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands" ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
