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5510 vs 8600
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VinceWhirlwind
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I guess you could break it up into features and performance.
Features would include:
- 10 Gb interfaces
- redundant power supplies
- expandability/scalability/upgradeability
If you don't need 10Gb interfaces and your setup isn't likely to need to change in the future, then there isn't much difference between an 8610 and a stack of 5510s. Otherwise, assuming this is for a larger network, the 8610 would be the smarter bet.
One issue you shouldn't overlook is support and maintenance - with untrained staff, the 5510s are easily supported, whereas the 8610 would not be so easily supported.
Features would include:
- 10 Gb interfaces
- redundant power supplies
- expandability/scalability/upgradeability
If you don't need 10Gb interfaces and your setup isn't likely to need to change in the future, then there isn't much difference between an 8610 and a stack of 5510s. Otherwise, assuming this is for a larger network, the 8610 would be the smarter bet.
One issue you shouldn't overlook is support and maintenance - with untrained staff, the 5510s are easily supported, whereas the 8610 would not be so easily supported.
anthonyanderberg
MIS
Do the 5500 family of switches still need software licenses to unlock all of the features?
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