4506 or 3750 stack

[batalikian]

Hi,

I am about to purchase a networking solution for about 180 users and 10 servers.

My question is should I use a big modular switch like 4506 or buy 7-9 3750 switches and stack them together?

From a financial point of view the 4506 costs more than the stacked 3750.

Thank you

Batalikian

[Jon Marshall]

"Is that more than the 8 3750s at ~$76000? I've not done that particular spec recently so I can't say"

No it's not as i did the same spec recently. I agree cost should be taken into account. There is a "break even" point where stacking 3750 switches becomes more expensive than a 4500 solution even with Sup V's. Will double check tomorrow when i'm back in work but from memory it's about 4/5.

Jon

[lamav]

Edison:

You spent the whole day bustin' out these great posts...I just had to rate you and give you a little somethin' somethin' for your troubles. :-)

[Joseph W. Doherty]

An important cost element is whether there's one sup or two for the chassis. Tends to move the "break even" point.

[Joseph W. Doherty]

For 190 ports, why 7-9 3750s? Is there a reason to exclude the 48 port models? Otherwise you would only need 4.

There's pros and cons to both series, although either will likely fulfill your need. Best perhaps for you to list out the various features that are important to you, assign weights to them, best score wins. (From your mention of a financial point of view, give adequate wait to the cost delta.)