"Chad C. Walstrom" wrote: > > In message <3B1B9D1B.9F1A2DCE at talkware.net>, Jason Jorgensen writes: > > We would need 2 monitoring ports on each of our 2 switches to allow > > the bridges to work properly. So I would like some suggestions on > > switches that would have more than one monitoring port. Right now > > we are using HP ProCurve 2424's. > > Use the HP ProCurve 4000M switches. VERY nice. I wouldn't get > anything else. Very powerful. Very configurable. Hot swappable port > cards, including gigabit and fiber. Hot swappable power supplies. Expandable. > Managed. > I heartily agree. These are absolutely flawless and a joy to work with. They even operate in moderately harsh environments (we have one in a wood working area that is exposed to outside humidity and temp, and it never has any problems).