05-02-2022 12:12 PM
Hi guys I need your in-depth contributions and recommendation to see if theres is any better Meraki switch to do core(routing), aggregation, software capability, extensive layer 2 and 3 switches as 9k switches or better. I actually suggest MS425, even though I recommend we keep the 9k.
I decided to put this up here to get you guys opinion and expert contribution. I need this ASAP, to conclude my recommendation before close of business today. The client is bent on replacing with Meraki of same functionality or something closer
Thank you.
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05-02-2022 08:05 PM
Could you give an indication of the number of ports and types you need (e,g. 24 x 10GBaseT, 48 x SFP+, 96 x Gigabit PoE, etc). Cisco calls all their products "9k" now. Are you referring to a Nexus or Catalyst switch?
Products to possibly consider:
Meraki MS350-24X. 24 port UPOE layer 3 switch with 8 of those ports being MGig and 4 x SFP+ ports. You can stack to get density.
Meraki MS355, large MGig density if you mostly want wired connectivity, such as 2.5G out to desktops, or MGig APs.
Meraki MS425, large SFP+ density if you mostly want to do 10G SFP+ connectivity.
Meraki MS450-12, if you mostly want 40Gbe connections and a little bit of 100Gbe.
Do not touch the MS390 series. Massive software issues. All other switches are ok.
05-02-2022 08:05 PM
Could you give an indication of the number of ports and types you need (e,g. 24 x 10GBaseT, 48 x SFP+, 96 x Gigabit PoE, etc). Cisco calls all their products "9k" now. Are you referring to a Nexus or Catalyst switch?
Products to possibly consider:
Meraki MS350-24X. 24 port UPOE layer 3 switch with 8 of those ports being MGig and 4 x SFP+ ports. You can stack to get density.
Meraki MS355, large MGig density if you mostly want wired connectivity, such as 2.5G out to desktops, or MGig APs.
Meraki MS425, large SFP+ density if you mostly want to do 10G SFP+ connectivity.
Meraki MS450-12, if you mostly want 40Gbe connections and a little bit of 100Gbe.
Do not touch the MS390 series. Massive software issues. All other switches are ok.
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