Stackwise Plus 64Gbps Fiber Switch To Stack With 3750X Switches?

[wbelk7777]

I’m currently in the process of planning our new network and working on the model switches to buy. We will be going with Cisco 3750X-Stack 48 Port POE switches. I am also planning on adding virtualization capabilities to our network. I would like to know if there is a 12 x 10gig fiber switch that will stack with the 3750X series switches and use the Stackwise plus 64Gbps connection. I would like to know what the 3750X equivalent of the 3750G-12S switch is. Even if it is not out now, please let me know if you know of a switch planned for a future release. Thank you for your help.

 

[nosebreaker]

I thought the 3750-X switches had 10g modules you could add to them. The cisco page seems to show the module has 2 10gb fiber links.

 

[VinceWhirlwind]

Yes, but with the 3750G, you could stack a 12-port SFP 3750G with it in order to concentrate some fibre and create a very efficient and manageable collapsed core for a smaller network.

Two 3750X 10Gb ports per switch is only useful for concentrating fibre if you have quite a number of them stacked. And in that case your money is better spent buying a 6500.

Having looked into the same problem, I found the Cisco 4900M looked promising - It is modular, so it comes with 8x 10Gb ports, and you can add in two more modules: the modules are either 20 ports copper or 8 ports 10Gb.
So you can have it with
- 24 ports 10Gb
- 16 ports 10Gb + 20 ports copper
- 8 ports 10Gb + 40 ports copper

Ultimately, for a fraction of the price, you can buy an HP5800 with either:
- 32 ports 10Gb
or
- 24 ports copper + 8 ports 10Gb
or
- 48 ports copper + 8 ports 10Gb

 

[VinceWhirlwind]

I should add - the HP5800 switches are "stackable", too, but the Cisco 4900 isn't.

 

[unclerico]

Juniper EX line is also an excellent choice. Compare an EX4200-48P with a 3750X-48P you'll save thousands right off the top. The real savings come in when you need advanced features. The Juniper's come with everything you need in a single license as where if you need IPv6, OSPF, BGP, etc. you're looking at IP Services image for the 3750x which will double the price of the switch. In Juniper's case you can stack their EX4500 (10gig switches) with the EX4200 switches no problem. They also just brought to market QFX series switches which can do FC, FCoE, and iSCSI in a single switch plus you have guaranteed upgrade to 40gig once it comes out for some future savings.

The old adage is that nobody ever got fired for buying Cisco. The same can be said for HP ProCurve and Juniper gear as well so be sure you look at them and compare before you blindly jump in with Cisco. I love Cisco, I've got many years of console time, but you need to understand that there are other serious players in the game now.

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