Re: Recommended L2 switches for a new IXP

["Stephen R. Carter" <stephen.carter () gltgc org>]

We love our 5100s here.

I have 4 48S, and 2 24q¹s.

Super fast, TISSU when it works is awesome as well... like, really awesome.

Stephen Carter | IT Systems Administrator  | Gun Lake Tribal Gaming
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On 1/13/15, 3:29 AM, "Stepan Kucherenko" <twh () megagroup ru> wrote:


> Is there any particular reason you prefer EX4600 over QFX5100 ? Not
> counting obvious differences like ports and upgrade options.
>
> It's the same chipset after all, and with all upgrades they have the
> same 10G density (with breakouts). Is that because you can have more 40G
> ports with EX4600 ?
>
> I'm still trying to find out if there are any noticeable software or
> feature differences.
>
> On 13.01.2015 09:01, Mark Tinka wrote:
> > On Monday, January 12, 2015 11:41:20 PM Tony Wicks wrote:
> >
> > > People seem to be avoiding recommending actual devices,
> > > well I would recommend the Juniper EX4600 -
> > >
> > > http://www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/switching/
> > > ex-series/ex4600/
> > >
> > > They are affordable, highly scalable, stackable and run
> > > JunOS.
> >
> > We've been quite happy with the EX4550, but the EX4600 is
> > good too, particularly if you're coming from its younger
> > brother.
> >
> > Mark.


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