11-12-2024 07:10 AM
We have a catalyst stack of 3850 switches that is used as our core L3 switch in our hub site in a datacenter. We have a dual homed ISP connection (HSRP on the inside active/passive).
It's pretty simple, about 2 to 3 internal L2 switches, 1 L3 core switch (catalyst stack) and 2 ISP dual homed routers.
L2 switch --- L3 switch ----- ISP link
We've had this for a while now. Is there anything better now that we should consider? Would it be worth switching to Nexus?
11-12-2024 07:55 AM
- Have a look at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/switch-selector.html?guide=data_center|lantype|lannewswitch|lancore#~select-switch
or start from https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/switch-selector.html and make further choices according to your needs.
The current ISP connection or 'local loop' is rather insecure ; traditionally you will have a DMZ network in between and also a firewall ,
M.
11-12-2024 09:58 AM
My apologies, there is a firewall and DMZ. Just forgot to mention.
12-23-2024 10:47 AM
Nexus is mainly for DC leaf-spine and it more expensive than C9K and C3K
I think you dont need Nexus in simple enterprise DC.
MHM
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