Switch recommendation?

[mcvosi]

I'm currently using a 3550-12T as a core router for my small network.  I'm wanting to upgrade to something newer that runs an IOS that supports WCCP2.

I need layer 3 functionality with at least 10 - GigE ports.

Any recommendations?

Thx

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

You can use a 3560X.  it will provide you with 10Gig uplinks or 1 Gig uplinks. It will also work as layer-2 and layer-3

Here is the data sheet:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6406/data_sheet_c78-584733.pdf

HTH

[Somasundaram Jayaraman]

Hi,

This link might interest you.

3550 WCCP2:

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/contnetw/ps761/products_configuration_example09186a0080160b28.shtml

-   3550 running Cisco IOS® Software Release 12.1(11)EA1a supports WCCP 2.

Also I can see from the release notes that 3750 switches supports WCCP 2.

IOS version:

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12.2_52_SE

Switches:

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3750 series.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12.2_52_se/configuration/guide/swwccp.html

Datasheet for 3750 Switches:

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps5023/product_data_sheet0900aecd80371991.html

++ If you looking for higher range of switches you can go for 4500 or 6500 series.

Hope this helps..

Cheers

Somu

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[Leo Laohoo]

I need layer 3 functionality with at least 10 - GigE ports.

Can you be more specific? 

You currently have a 3550-12T so that means that you have ten 10/100/1000BaseTx.  Do you want to have access ports as copper or fibre? 

How many 10Gb do you need?

If you need only two then I'd recommend the 3560E-12SD (no stack-able switch model) or 3750X-12S or 3750X-24S.  The 3560E-12D can support up to twelve 10Gb interface.

If you want your access ports to be copper then you have alot of choices.  3560E/X, 3750E/X are likely candidates.