Best way to connect 300 10/100 devices to two 6513's???

[cfolvag]

I have 300 desktops to connect to twin 6513's. Please advise the pros/cons of these scenarios:

1.) Chain 3524's together (3-4) with GBIC link back to EACH 6513.

2.) Install multiple 6548 blades in 6513 chassis and 'balance' connections.

3.) Install 6506 chassis with multiple 6548 blades and GBIC link to each 6513

I am in the process of implementing VLAN's and Layer 3. So additional advice regarding these issues is appreciated.

Also, I have the same dilema for a server farm (150-200 servers). Would this configuration be drastically different from above? If yes, please explain.

[m.singer]

This scenario will work as per my knowledge. For information on clustering, use the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps646/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008007f3a1.html#73115

For information on VLAN configuration,you can go through the following URLs:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008007fb23.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008007ebf8.html