Andrew Zbikowski wrote: > Dell PowerConnect switches are good, I haven't run into anything unexpected. > > I have had some issues with a Netgear Gig siwtch (don't know the exact > model). When setting up a Link Aggregation Group with a Dell switch, > the end result was a non functioning network until the LAG group was > removed. LAG groups between the Dell switch and another Dell switch as > well as the Dell switch and Cisco switch work fine. > > Figure out if you need/want a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch. If you decide > layer 2, you have to pick between managed and unmanaged. From what I > can tell, you're looking for at least a Layer 2 Managed switch. > > Most recent managed switches seem to have a web and CLI config mode. > Also if you're looking for features that your clients may be using, > look for a switch that will do https and ssh for the management and > allows you to disable http and telnet. These features may be required > for various security requirements. > The one thing I didn't like about the PowerConnect 2708 that I picked up was that it doesn't support SNMP. This wasn't a show-stopper for me at the time, just a disappointment that I wouldn't be able to run MRTG against that particular device. Other than lack of SNMP, the PowerConnect has been great for SOHO use. -- j