Replacing old Hubs with Switches

[Bradtechonline]

I am going to replace some old hubs that are on my network still. It's been hard to get the funding to actually do this with. Right now I have used Cisco switches with FX fiber runs between buildings. I got all Cisco switches at the moment, but do not have enough to go Cisco for all these hubs replacements.

I am looking into getting a couple 48 port switches that will link on up to the Cisco's that manage the frames between my buildings. I've pretty much been an exclusive Cisco user since that's what I've been familiar with *CCNA* training etc.

What are your thoughts on going with Netgear 48 port switches or should I just wait, and go all Cisco. I've also thought about ProCurve because I hear great things about their warranty department, and how quickly they get you stuff out.

I want to get every single hub off my network, and get switches.

 

[Cooky]

Are the hubs in the wiring closet or under users' desks?
If it's the latter, it's best to run additional copper runs than managing devices that are not contained.

I'd wait and go all Cisco. With unmanaged hubs or switches, it's hard to troubleshoot issues or manage users.
You also run into problems w/ spanning tree if not configured properly.

 

[jlazzaro]

Originally posted by: Cooky
Are the hubs in the wiring closet or under users' desks?
If it's the latter, it's best to run additional copper runs than managing devices that are not contained.

true, but when its $150 per run and they need 3 new runs, its hard to justify close to $500 when a $20 switch would get the job done. all depends on the situation i guess...

OP, i was in the same boat as you...were mostly a Cisco shop and decided to go the HP route. Lifetime warranty, reliable, and they do everything we require of them. no compliants here!

 

[Bradtechonline]

Originally posted by: jlazzaro

Originally posted by: Cooky
Are the hubs in the wiring closet or under users' desks?
If it's the latter, it's best to run additional copper runs than managing devices that are not contained.

true, but when its $150 per run and they need 3 new runs, its hard to justify close to $500 when a $20 switch would get the job done. all depends on the situation i guess...

OP, i was in the same boat as you...were mostly a Cisco shop and decided to go the HP route. Lifetime warranty, reliable, and they do everything we require of them. no compliants here!

Any problems mixing the HP Procurve stuff with the existing Cisco infrastructure?

 

[Bradtechonline]

Originally posted by: Cooky
Are the hubs in the wiring closet or under users' desks?
If it's the latter, it's best to run additional copper runs than managing devices that are not contained.

I'd wait and go all Cisco. With unmanaged hubs or switches, it's hard to troubleshoot issues or manage users.
You also run into problems w/ spanning tree if not configured properly.

I got one 24 port Hub in a closet in one building
two hubs in a different building
one hub in another building

Planning on replacing the two 24 hubs with 48 port.

I don't have any hubs that are being used at the desktop level. I run all the drops myself when they are needed, or add in a wireless card for our existing wireless infrastructure.

 

[jlazzaro]

Originally posted by: Bradtechonline

Originally posted by: jlazzaro

Originally posted by: Cooky
Are the hubs in the wiring closet or under users' desks?
If it's the latter, it's best to run additional copper runs than managing devices that are not contained.

true, but when its $150 per run and they need 3 new runs, its hard to justify close to $500 when a $20 switch would get the job done. all depends on the situation i guess...

OP, i was in the same boat as you...were mostly a Cisco shop and decided to go the HP route. Lifetime warranty, reliable, and they do everything we require of them. no compliants here!

Any problems mixing the HP Procurve stuff with the existing Cisco infrastructure?

not a one, the two play very nice together! all those daisey'd off a 3750 and channelled from a 6509 have yet to have a single issue.