Need Advise on Cisco Switches

[khajamujeebuddin786]

HI All,

I want to implement new setup for avaya ip office pabx with 100 ip phones. Now I need to select which POE switch is suitable for this network. Please note this just VOICE network only.. FOR data there is separate network already configure and I dont want to touch that network.

All the 100 phones all Poe and power taken from Switch. Please advise which switch is good for this network.

Cisco SG350 , SG 550 , Catalyst 2960 ,Catalyst 9200L ..Please advise.

I heard that  Catalyst 2960 going to end of life soon...During the purchase for switch do I need to purchase DNA Essentials for 3 yrs and SNTC 8*5* NBD ( This both services are must i need to buy)..

Thank you for all your advise...!!!!!!

[Seb Rupik]

Hi there,

Given your requirement for PoE and just voice traffic you do not need to go for a catalyst/ nexus switch, as their performance exceeds what you need. 

An SG550 is more than adequate and the price is comparatively low! Go for the 550 over the 350 as it overs a higher PoE port density.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/550x-series-stackable-managed-switches/datasheet-c78-735874.html

cheers,

Seb.