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

[Derek Konigsberg]

> 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.
>

Yes, they are only layer-2 managed, and older ones.  But, I only need 
layer-2 switches.  Also, they work just perfectly fine for most needs.  I 
do all my layer-3 stuff on other devices, and just run VLANs through the 
switches.

I also tend to prefer managed switches whenever I have the option, so I 
can do things like VLANs.  (and manual port settings, SNMP stuff, etc.)

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Derek Konigsberg
octo at logicprobe.org
http://hecgeek.blogspot.com
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