[Pc_Support] Re: ABS 8-Port, 5-Port GbE Switch -- VSC7388, VSC7385 (Blog article)

[Bryan J. Smith]

Derek Konigsberg <octo at logicprobe.org> wrote:
> Often I find myself looking for what higher-end stuff can be had
> for good prices on eBay, rather than bargain newer stuff ...
> For example, got myself a GigE switch within the past year.
> ... In the 10/100 (1000-uplink-capable) department, I've been
> very happy with my BayStack 450-24T switches.

Those are only layer-2 managed switches, and aged at that.

I typically look for a layer-3 these days or just go dumb. 
Especially when NetGear's layer-3 switches start at under $500 now --
and sometimes refurbished units can be had for 33% list.


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