ERSPAN: Requesting hardware recommendation

[brit.davis_logrhythm]

Hello Cisco community!

I am seeking recommendations for a basic Catalyst or Nexus that will allow me to a PoC for testing ERSPAN to a packet analysis platform. I know that there are many IOS and NX-OS options but we are simply looking for the most cost effective solution that will allow us to test/support ERSPAN.

Thanks in advance,

Brit

[Francesco Molino · Accepted solution]

Hi

If it's just for test, you can find some 3850 used that will help.
Other devices like catalyst 6k (too big) or catalyst 4k can be found at a reasonable price in used mode.
If you searching for new devices, then catalyst 9300 will be a good choice for lab.

[brit.davis_logrhythm]

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.
One follow up is: Would there be any difference with Nexus (or 1000v) that I should consider, or is the platform difference irrelevant to the testing?

Thanks,
Brit

[Francesco Molino]

Nexus 1000v is virtual switch for esx which isn't supported anymore i believe.
However it supports erspan.
Other nexus platforms as well but didn't mentioned because you said it was for lab and most cost effective solution. Having Nexus switches to lab erspan i believe it's too much.