Looking for most basic Cisco switch with VLAN support

[navpreet.rakwal]

Hi

I have a Home lab setup. I am planning to implement VLANs for my homelab. I am looking for base model cisco switch which can provide 1 GBps of speed and should have capability to configure VLAN's.

[Leo Laohoo]

1.  What's your budget?

2.  Do you have refurbished or used model?

[navpreet.rakwal]

I am looking something between 150$ to 250$

I would prefer a new one instead of used/refurbished one.

[Leo Laohoo]

I would prefer a new one instead of used/refurbished one.

A new one for $150 to $250?

I belive the Cisco Small Business Switches (aka Linksys) would be a good candidate.  You won't be able to get brand new Cisco Catalyst for this price (retail).

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9967/prod_models_comparison.html

[Kyle McKay · Accepted solution]

Any particular reason you want 1GBps?

The 2950 platform is the best for what you are describing (but its only 100Mbps).

If you NEED 1GBps then I recommend the 2970.