Suggestions on a switch with fiber module

[spartacus321]

Hello all,

I recently started up a small sole trader business providing PC and Networking services where I live... a friend has contacted me for a couple of items, including network switches...

I have all the items beside the switches and would like some feedback from any of you all here on what my best options may be.

Basically I was asked if I could provided 2 switches, either 12 or 16 port, capable of supporting fiber modules. The setup is to link 2 offices in a school, with each of the 2 switches hooked up via a fiber link.

Any help will be very much appreciated, thanks!

 

[freebsdrules]

Well the obvious choice would be cisco. The 3512 has 12 10/100 ports with 2 optional GBICs. Fiber GBICs are very easy to come by. It depends, however, on what exactly he'll be using them for and his price range.

 

[spartacus321]

Thanks for the reply.

They'll just be used to link up 2 offices on a school campus, not a great deal of traffic though.

As for price range, i'd say about $1500US max for the two with the fiber modules included if possible.

 

[netsysadmin]

Dell also sells a switch that is a lot less than the Cisco's and should meet your needs. Look up PowerConnect 3324 on Dell's site. It goes for $349 each.

John

 

[spartacus321]

Thanks for the input guys,

I actually decided to go with a couple 3com 16-port switches and 2 transceivers... worked out to around $500 overall and fits my scenario just fine.