Network design

[pimpcatccna]

Hi folks

I currently have a network for a client that needs re design. the customer are currently using unmanaged Netgear switches. their current network topology consists of two leased lines both being routed by two cisco 1800 series routers. the client would like to upgrade their network which contains 3 switches in different buildings linked by fibre. due to the business only having 40 employees i am thinking of going with a SB switch but im not sure which one. what are the differences between the 500 series and the 300 series and how much impact am i going to have with running SB switches with enterprise equipment.

the reason i ask this is that i have not used the small business products before and want to know they can work successfully with enterprise products to carry voice, video and data

Regards P Lawrence

[Mohamad Qayoom]

Here is a link that shows feature of a 500 series switch:

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/products/routers_switches/esw_500/index.html

And this link shows what features a 300 series switch has:

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/products/routers_switches/300_series_switches/index.html

If your client was previously using unmanaged switches, these SB switches should be fine. But remember, you get what you pay for.