Hi,
I need to setup a small lab with a multiple port ethernet router or L3 switch and have two choices:
2) add a X5302 to a retired Catalyst 5000 with 12 fastethernets
the cost of the solutions is comparable. Me thinks that a RSM on the 5000 is better...
other opinions?
/CM
Old, obsolete, don't bother.
What are your *real* requirements, and what have you got?
Would a router that will do trunking do you? what about a cheap switch with L3 capability?
I have a 5000 with slot 5 empty. RSMs are not so expensive (obsolete?!) Requirements aren't production but training
Certainly it would be best to have a 3550 but you don't get them cheap non even used on ebay. I have several unused 25xy but none with 2 ethernets, could put 2 back 2 back but not as real as with 2 lans
/CM
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Even so, there will almost certainly be CLI differences through the versions.
1605s are dual ethernet. I was actually thinking more 1700 series routers...Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
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