Cisco 500-28 alternative switch

[aamirshafiq]

Hi!

I would like to know that I want to have a core L3 switch for my campus network (Appox. 12 Switches and 300 Nodes). Already installed switches are 300-28 and 200-28 series with Vlans. In intend to purchase a 500-28 switch as a core to handle all traffic.

Could you suggest me any other switch which is best for campus network and have more functionality  than the 500-28? I also intend to add ASA 5515 firewall as to protect my network.

Regards,

[Mark Malone]

You would need to move out of small business switches and onto campus switches if you want something with more features and power , I wouldn't recommend a 2960 as a core as its really on access layer switch in campus, you would need to look at least 3650,3750 or 3850 with ipservices license for more features and full layer 3 functions, theres going to be quite a price difference going from small business to 1 of these devices

[aamirshafiq]

Thanks for your suggestion, I will check the switches and prices.