10Ge switch for storage

[aotholland]

Hi Experts,

Can anyone recommend me a 2 X 24 ports 10Ge iSCSI Switch (Stack)

These switch will be use our storage solutions with 10Gb iSCSI redundant controller and network interfaces.

Thanks.

[Mike Hale]

Well...you're on a Cisco forum, so we'd be remiss in not recommending Cisco gear. 

The Nexus 5548UP is around 17k for the base model without any special layer 3 licenses. 

http://www.softchoice.com/catalog/en-us/hubs-switches-cisco-nexus-5548up-switch-managed-N5K-C5548UP-FA-HV7684

If you don't use layer 3 on the Nexus (which I wouldn't), they've got pretty good port density for the cost.  NXOS takes little bit of getting used to and, for us, the copper SFPs have been a royal pain in the ass, but otherwise, they're pretty solid devices. 

[Peter Thomas]

How about the 4500X series?

They provide VSS across the stacks for redundancy and come in several port densities.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps10902/ps12332/data_sheet_c78-696791.html

Probably cheaper than a Nexus if you are on a budget but be careful what you are connecting to them as the TwinAx cables can trip you up (Passive/Active dependant on storage solution).

[aotholland]

Thanks Peter and Mike

We have take exactly the same Switch (4500X)

Kndrgds,

aotholland.

[Leo Laohoo]

How about the 4500X series?

4500X is not designed for "hit-less" applications.  The Nexus family of DC switches are designed for this.