Cisco Switch
Hi Experts,
I have to buy some new cisco switches for our location.
We already have one on stock : CATALYST 2960-S Series SI.
I am not sure which model it is, maybe you can help me, because there are several models of this available.
Is it this model : Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S LAN Lite 48 Ports and 2 SFP
I have to buy some new cisco switches for our location.
We already have one on stock : CATALYST 2960-S Series SI.
I am not sure which model it is, maybe you can help me, because there are several models of this available.
Is it this model : Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S LAN Lite 48 Ports and 2 SFP
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Problem is, the switch is not here and not connected yet.
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Ok, it means I have a LAN Lite switch.
I have seen, this one is not stackable.
But when I need to extend, do I have the posibility ?
I have seen, this one is not stackable.
But when I need to extend, do I have the posibility ?
Limited lifetime hardware warranty, including next-business-day replacement with 90-day service and supportWhat does it means, in case my switch breaks down after 4 years ?
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Ok thanks regarding the Flexstack option.
I think we have no SMARTNET Agreement.
When I read lifetime warranty then I think they change it without costs for the hardware.
I know HP has it too .
I think we have no SMARTNET Agreement.
When I read lifetime warranty then I think they change it without costs for the hardware.
I know HP has it too .
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in this case I will buy a spare switch....
Another thing to think about, without a SmartNET contract:
1) You get NO support from Cisco. If you have a problem, you can't call them or open a ticket for help.
2) You get NO access to IOS upgrades. So if your level of IOS has a bug, or a new feature/function is added, you can't get it.
3) If at sometime in the future you determine that you need a SmartNET contract because you "MUST" have a IOS upgrade, or you "MUST" have support from Cisco, you can get a SmartNET contract, but you have to pay for the "back" years. So if you you need it 3 years from now, you have to pay for 3 years of support before Cisco will help or you get access to the new IOS.
1) You get NO support from Cisco. If you have a problem, you can't call them or open a ticket for help.
2) You get NO access to IOS upgrades. So if your level of IOS has a bug, or a new feature/function is added, you can't get it.
3) If at sometime in the future you determine that you need a SmartNET contract because you "MUST" have a IOS upgrade, or you "MUST" have support from Cisco, you can get a SmartNET contract, but you have to pay for the "back" years. So if you you need it 3 years from now, you have to pay for 3 years of support before Cisco will help or you get access to the new IOS.
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