04-01-2015 08:50 AM - edited 03-22-2019 03:29 PM
We are currently upgrading our network infrastructure and we have two cisco WS-C3560G-24TS switches operating with HSRP as a collapsed Core/Distribution layer. I would like to replace these with two switches we can stack and do away with HSRP, but unsure model to go for?
With other clients we've previously used 3750-X switches stacked as a collapsed Core/Distribution and they work well. However, I am aware that Cisco have both the 3650 and 3850 switches available now.
Can anyone help identify which would be the most appropriate model to upgrade to?
Cheers,
Matt :-)
04-01-2015 10:09 AM
Matt,
Here is a chart that could be helpful in selecting a switch.
In general, the 2960x is mainly layer-2. I have not used the 3650 series yet, but I know that the 3850s will work well. The IP Base license provides you all the basic functionality you need, but if you are planning to use routing protocols and/or other features like BGP, PBR, etc.. than you need IP Services license.
http://www.ipv6.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-2960-x-series-switches/sales-tool-c96-730473.pdf
HTH
04-02-2015 12:17 PM
All the new Cisco switches, i. e. 2960S/X, 3650 and 3850, support stacking of various switch stack members and speed. It all boils down to your budget.
Alternatively, if you want to simply collapse your core-distro-access into a single "unit", then you may want to look into 6880/6807-X with 6800IA and 3560CX-12PD switches. In this method, your downstream switches are dumb switches and require a parent switch (like the 6880/6807-X). The 3560CX-12PD switch is a hybrid switch. This model can operate normally in IOS or as an Instant Access client.
Another thing to anticipate in the next few months: Catalyst 6840 with Sup6T.
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