[nflug] Router vs Layer 3 switch

[justin.bennett at dynabrade.com]

        I have the same situation here, our class C subnet is nearing the 
end of it's free IP addresses. What I'm doing is just using a Linux box 
with several GB ethernet adapters and turning on ipv4 forwarding. We 
haven't deployed it yet but during testing it it worked like a charm. 
We'll prob have a few machines on it in the next few months or so so I'll 
know more. 

For a layer 3 switch this is what I found on google:

http://www.provantage.com/netgear-gsm7324na~7NETS118.htm

I do see some Cisco's for like $8K. :)

Justin






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I'm in a situation where "Theoritical" vs "Reality" is about to hit home.

I have a network of over 300 computers, all on the same subnet.  I need to 
break it up. 

The traditional method is some kind of router.  Which is fine, but when 
you ask Cisco about routers that can handle 1Gb, all the employees at 
Cisco start shopping for boats.

It has been pointed out to me, that what I am looking for is a Layer 3 
switch.  Which I have never actually touched before.  So, is there anyone 
here that has worked with layer 3 switches?  Which brand?

What I would like...

Web front end, ability to configure subnets.
DHCP server capability
1Gb/sec speed 
16-24 ports.
Inexpensive.  If I wanted expensive, I'd buy a bunch of Cisco boxen.

What I don't need, yet, Router-router communications. However, due to the 
size of the network, I can imagine eventually requiring RIP. I don't think 
that should be too hard (most $50 household size boxes have RIP)

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
 
<span style="font-family:comic sans ms;">Richard Hubbard </span>
ATTO Technology Inc




 
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