Dean,
Like anything the price depends a lot on features. These days it comes down
to managability,expandability,and flexibility.
For instance Nortel make 3 models 24 port 10/100 Ethernet switches. (Harris
Technology have these at http://www.ht.com.au)
1. The Netgear FS524 does basic 10/100 Ethernet switching with LED-based
mgmt and no expandability for $1438
2. The Baystack 350-24T does basic VLANs, RMON, SNMP mgmt, uplink expansions
for $3816
3. The Baystack 450-24T has extra VLAN policies as well as being a true
stackable for $5432
Each of them fundamentally gives the same level of performance, but with
different bells and whistles.
(This mail doesn't endorse Harris or Nortel but is just a sample of what is
out there)
Martin Visser
Technology Consultant - Compaq Services
Compaq Computer Australia
410 Concord Road
Rhodes, Sydney NSW 2138
Australia
Phone: +61-2-9022-5630
Mobile: +61-411-254-513
Fax:+61-2-9022-7001
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dean Hamstead [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 February 2000 21:48
> To: SLUG Mailing List
> Cc: BUGS Mailing List
> Subject: [SLUG] [ot]looking for a switch
>
>
> Hi all
> this is somewhat off topic,
> but im looking for a switch, not unlike
> the 3com superstack ii 1100.
>
> paw.com.au and ht.com.au have them
> for just over $2000, but id like to see
> if i cant get something cheaper (and
> just as good), maybe second hand or something
>
> thanks or any advice
>
>
> Dean
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