Pros and Cons - Cisco 2959 vs. Linksys EthII GB 2

[energy4life]

I'm upgrading an old 10base T hub to a 100 base 10 switch. I've narrowed selection to Linksys GB switch (model EF2s24 won out over Netgear and 3com products at similar price), and a Cisco 2950 switch. WHAT'S THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCE IN THE TWO?

 

[energy4life]

typo in subject line: it should read "Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch"

 

[jgercken]

How many forums have you seen dedicated to Linksys switches? What do you think you level of support will be? Availablility of configuration help? Software updates? Linksys makes a decent product but if I were going to bank on a switch I'd make it Cisco. ----------------------------------------
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[energy4life]

thanks jgercken, i was "feeling" the same way, but hadn't found substantive data to validate my reasons (for being partial to Cisco over Linksys, 3Com, and Netgear).

 

[ccbootcamp]

Lol...try getting a good linksys rep on the phone! good luck! Network Learning Inc

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[baddos]

A cisco switch vs a linksys is like comparing a ferrari to a pinto. It just doesn't compair. So many more features with the Cisco.

The linksys model you pointed out isn't managed, so you can't do a port analysis, assigned vlans, mirror ports, etc. Plus your buying a small/home business product.

The cisco 2950 is a very fast managed switch which is made for the telco closet of most businesses.

If your business just needs a faster hub, then go w/ the Linksys. However if dependability, warranty, features are necessary, then buy the Cisco.

 

[energy4life]

thanks!!!