Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-14 Thread Ben Scott
On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM, Bob Hartung wrote: > I agree that there's much that can be done dealing with the vendor to > fix this specific problem but I'd still be interested in hearing > opinions on Dell switches. Last I priced them, the Dell stock warranty was one year. If you increased

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-14 Thread Paul Hutchings
nstly, I don't think you're likely to end up regretting buying a HP, Dell, Cisco, Juniper, or any of the big players. From: Bob Hartung [mailto:bhart...@wiscoind.com] Sent: 14 December 2011 03:00 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches I agree that there's muc

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-14 Thread Andrew S. Baker
n@lyris.sunbelt-software.com > ] > *Sent:* Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:41 -0600 > > *Subject:* Re: Anyone using Dell switches > > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Tom Miller wrote: > > But yes, I told the reseller of the error, and it's taking forever. I'll > >

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Bob Hartung
-3106 x215 Fax: (608) 835-7399 e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.com _ From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:41 -0600 Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Ben Scott
On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Tom Miller wrote: > But yes, I told the reseller of the error, and it's taking forever.  I'll > take blame, but I'm not cool with a simple return taking four month.  I > can't tell if this an HP or reseller issue, though. It's definitely a reseller issue. It ma

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Kurt Buff
t;>> >> I agree with Ben.  I may have some issues with our reseller (usually bad >> quotes), CDW, but I've never had an issue with them refusing to issue an >> RMA. Switch-wise the only issue I had was when he quoted me a ProCurve and >> sent me a re-labe

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread David Lum
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:32 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches Maybe he should know, and he might try and make it right. At the very least, you have nothing to lose by letting him know. And/or, if you're getting a new reseller see if you can get

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Jonathan Link
issue I had was when he quoted me a ProCurve and > sent me a re-labeled 3com. > > > From: mailvor...@gmail.com > > Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:38:53 -0500 > > Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches > > To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com > > > > On Tue,

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Tom Miller
beled 3com. > From: mailvor...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:38:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches > To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com > > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Tom Miller wrote: > > My reseller sent me the wrong model, an

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread pdw1914
te: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:38:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: Anyone using Dell switches > To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com > > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Tom Miller wrote: > > My reseller sent me the wrong model, and months have gone by > > and HP is putting up a fuss a

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Andrew S. Baker
+42 * * *ASB* *http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* *Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market… * On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Ben Scott wrote: > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Tom Miller wrote: > > My reseller sent me the wrong model, and months have gone by > > and HP is

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Ben Scott
On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Tom Miller wrote: > My reseller sent me the wrong model, and months have gone by > and HP is putting up a fuss about returning it ... Why is that your problem and not the reseller's? Our reseller sends us the wrong model, the reseller takes it back and sends

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Tom Miller
ember 2011 14:31 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Anyone using Dell switches Hi Folks, I need a some new switches to support a wireless architecture. I have the HP 5500 series now (they were 3COM when I bought them, but HP now). I'm looking at Dell as an alternative. Dell c

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Paul Hutchings
Who is your wireless kit from? Might make sense to try and buy from one vendor to avoid pass the parcel. From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: 13 December 2011 14:31 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Anyone using Dell switches Hi Folks, I need a some new switches to support a

RE: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread David Lum
ailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Anyone using Dell switches Hi Folks, I need a some new switches to support a wireless architecture. I have the HP 5500 series now (they were 3COM when I bought them, but HP now). I'm loo

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Jonathan Link
I'd suggest your reseller needs to step up. Suggesting that this minor fiasco is giving you pause to consider your relationship with them and you are considering Dell might make them resolve the issue. Then again, it might not, and then you know what kind of vendor relationship you're really in.

Re: Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Kurt Buff
Don't know if it makes a difference, but Dell has recently acquired Force 10, which makes switches as well. Can't tell you more than that, because I've not used either Dell or Force 10 switches, but perhaps someone on this list can speak to that. Kurt On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 06:30, Tom Miller wr

Anyone using Dell switches

2011-12-13 Thread Tom Miller
Hi Folks, I need a some new switches to support a wireless architecture. I have the HP 5500 series now (they were 3COM when I bought them, but HP now). I'm looking at Dell as an alternative. Dell can give me excellent pricing. HP's products are fine, but I have an issue with just gettin