Cisco 3850 Stack vs Cisco 45xx Chassis.

[network_geek1979]

Folks,

What would be the advantages vs disadvantages to use something like 5 Cisco 3850's in a stack vs using a Cisco 4507 switch?

How could the cost/performance/management turn up?

Thanks,

N

[Leo Laohoo]

There are several reasons why it's better to choose a stack of 3850 vs 4500R+E.  

Budget plays an important role.  The amount of line cards, space required, power consideration.

[Joseph W. Doherty]

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Leo's post notes advantages of the stack.

Perhaps a couple advantage of the 4500 chassis, it offers a true fabric between line cards and 4500's hardware and software are more "industrial grade".  It also offers VSS.