6500 vs. Nexus

[kellyrudnick]

We have some money to upgrade a 3750 L3 Switch we use as our distribution switch (VLAN routing). 

We need to move up to 10Gbs access ports to accommodate our VM environment. 

I know there has been much discussion about 6500 chassis vs. Nexus. 

It looks like 6509 is EOL. 

Is the Nexus series comparable to work with? Line cards, supervisor, etc.? 

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Correct, the 6500 is almost EOL and the 6800 has replaced it.

If you are planning to connect to your VM environment, you would need to look at the Nexus series as they are designed for fast switching and low latency.  On the Nexus series, you can connect 1Gig, 10Gig, 40Gig and now even 100Gig.  So all the capabilities are built on the Nexus series.

HTH

[kellyrudnick]

Thank you!