Help choosing switch

[lres]

Could someone please help me spec a switch with the following features?

- Protocols: TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, DHCP, BOOTP , IGMP, SMTP, STP, RSTP,MSTP, PVST+, VTP, SNMP, NTP

- 48 ports (2 multimode Gb fiber ports)

- 36 devices need 10/100 speed (RJ45 connectors).

- Rack mount design.

- IP rating: this is not important. The switch will be stored in an appropriate/safe enclosure.

- No Poe ports.

Scenario: 3 industrial production lines. 12 devices per line. They are all in the same subnet/VLAN.

Network is isolated from the business network.

Would you recommend using a few smaller switches instead of 1 larger switch? Why?

Thank you in advance!

[balaji.bandi]

First need to make small diagram, how you looking to deply where you going to deploy (if you are not sure i suggest contact Local partner they can help you also make you BoM for you) - still you like to DIY

here is the information :

For Industrial Switches : ( these are design to work on idustrail area)

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/industrial-ethernet-switches/index.html#~stickynav=2

For Office network or Campus lan ( Cat 9200 and Cat 9300 is good)

https://www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/solutions/enterprise-networks/catalyst-9000.html#~overview

Cat 1000 also part of this deal.

you want to save cost you can Look Cat 29XX  seriest also.

If you looking Small end switches  SG

https://www.cisco.com/c/en_sg/solutions/small-business/switches.html

Would you recommend using a few smaller switches instead of 1 larger switch? Why?

Depends on requirement, if you put all eggs in basket risk is high, compare to spreading eggs in to different basket.

[Leo Laohoo]

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@lres wrote:

- Protocols: TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, DHCP, BOOTP , IGMP, SMTP, STP, RSTP,MSTP, PVST+, VTP, SNMP, NTP

- 48 ports (2 multimode Gb fiber ports)

- 36 devices need 10/100 speed (RJ45 connectors).

- Rack mount design.

- IP rating: this is not important. The switch will be stored in an appropriate/safe enclosure.

- No Poe ports

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What is budget? 

This can be done with a Catalyst 1000.