Any experience with SG 350XG and SG 550XG switches

[spapageorgiou]

Hi all,

Anyone has bought or has some experience with SG350XG and SG550XG Cisco  Stackable Managed Switches?

I was wondering if they are good value for money. I understand that they are non-IOS and the low end of the switching portfolio.

Thank you,

Sp

[Paul Chapman]

I've installed a pair and it's functional.  Use case was iSCSI connection to Fusion IO.  Functionality of GUI and CLI will likely drive you crazy if you've used any other managed switch.  If you're looking at 10/100/1000 the SGs are a pretty good bang for the buck.

When you're getting into 10Gb, you're already paying higher rates for the servers and storage, so don't skimp on the switch.  If you're trying to be cost effective, look at the Nexus 3524.  At current pricing it beats the equivalent Catalyst 3850 (with 10G) or 4500X switches.

That's my $.02

PSC

[leilow214]

Stacking Capability

Is this switch capable of stacking? Does the stacking cable comes with the box?

Thank you!