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Full layer-3 switch or not ??
We need to add a couple of subnets to our LAN. We are suggested to buy a FULL layer-3 for this purpose even we are not sure if that is needed. We kind of look into a Dell model 6248 but we are told the 6248 is not a FULL layer-3 switch since we would need a FULL switch for our above-mentioned project. Instead, we are told to buy Dell 7048 if a Full is needed. So get a couple of questions here:
1. Is Dell 6248 a FULL layer-3 switch?
2. If not, can the 6248 do the work for us on this project?
3. What is the difference between Full layer-3 switch and not-Full ?
1. Is Dell 6248 a FULL layer-3 switch?
2. If not, can the 6248 do the work for us on this project?
3. What is the difference between Full layer-3 switch and not-Full ?
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"What features are necessary? POE, stacking, 10Gigabit? "
None of them. We simply just need to have multiple VLAN / subnets. Currently we have only one.
None of them. We simply just need to have multiple VLAN / subnets. Currently we have only one.
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What switches do you have at the moment?
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The base 7048 looks to be better priced than the 6248.
I have never heard the term full layer-3 switch, sounds like sales-speak to me but that usually steers people toward the more expensive item with more features.
What features are necessary? POE, stacking, 10Gigabit?