David, Going under the old adage, you get what you pay for, I would probably look to the gray market for some higher end gear. I have used Network Hardware Resale in the past with great success. The drawback with this route is that these switches tend to be noisier due to fans.
Klint David Lum wrote: > > 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> ~
