change from 3com core switch by Cisco

[cristianvalpo25]

Hi all,

I need help choosing a core switch, to replace a swich 3com model 4924, its main function is to support a 4-LAN switch cisco 2960 (100 users) and a ring cluster of 12 servers.

obs.

Current 3com core switch has 56 Gbps performance and 41.6 million packets per second.

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

For uplinks, are the 2960s using fiber or copper?

Are the server connecting using copper of fiber? what speed?

[cristianvalpo25]

The 2960s are using copper 1Gbps, and the server connecting using copper 1Gbps.

servers must be use a 10 Gbps fiber?

thanks for your answer

[Alessio Andreoli]

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10745/prod_models_comparison.html

A Catalyst 3750X with no doubts. the possibility to stack it makes this choice very flexible. My only doubt is the bandwidth requirements and the computational power you need. According with cisco you should get the smallest of the 4500E series but i do believe that would be too much, even if there is an added value.

Take a look at this thread too:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2168663?tstart=0

Alessio