Just picked up one of these.

Define 'fail'. I've used Netgear equipment where you must use legacy browsers and java versions to configure it, which is totally impractical. No console port. Implementation of standard features such as VLANS is dodgy. Any change requires a reboot. If they've fixed those issues, I'd take a look, otherwise not worth the frustration.
 
RocketTech said:
Define 'fail'. I've used Netgear equipment where you must use legacy browsers and java versions to configure it, which is totally impractical. No console port. Implementation of standard features such as VLANS is dodgy. Any change requires a reboot. If they've fixed those issues, I'd take a look, otherwise not worth the frustration.
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As in blow up fail.
I had legacy browser problems with sg200 from cisco. I also had other switch problems too.

I will see how this one works once I fire it up. I am awaiting for some new cat6a cables to come in.
 
I have SG200s deployed and they work with IE9, IE10, and Chrome without issue. I would prefer a console port, but the web config doesn't get in my way too much. They make them different ways to appeal to different people, no big deal.
 
I have a netgear GS108T and while it has been a 100% stable rock solid little switch.... it is a freaking disastrous mess when it comes to adminstration of it as well as getting certain features to work.

I' just stick with Cisco/HP/Juniper/Brocade etc... hell even Dlink
 
tangoseal said:
I have a netgear GS108T and while it has been a 100% stable rock solid little switch.... it is a freaking disastrous mess when it comes to adminstration of it as well as getting certain features to work.

I' just stick with Cisco/HP/Juniper/Brocade etc... hell even Dlink
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I can't really afford a 15k switch atm. Even used are close to 6k.

for 12 ports of 10ge I think its a pretty good deal. Its only going to run iscsi traffic so I don't really need to do anything special on it.
 
For that kind of money I would have gone with a Procurve. I think Netgear is fine but only use them for lower end, less expensive needs.
 
boss99 said:
Does HP have a 10GigT switch for under $2k?
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Nope not even close. They have modules that are that much.
You can buy a Dell switch with uplinks but that 2k right there and its only 4 uplink gbics.

I searched high and low for something that I could use with lots of 10g ports this is the only thing I've found.
 
Does it offer a CLI for mgmt/configuration or is it all web based? If so, then I'd say you got a winner.
 
How noisy are the fans on that?
Been tempted with one but betting the fan's are silly loud
 
nry said:
How noisy are the fans on that?
Been tempted with one but betting the fan's are silly loud
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Its all web based by the looks of it. Upside is that its a Layer 2+ (layer 3 lite) cause it has routing on the switch itself. The UI web interface is incredibly fast. The only part thats required with java is the device view (akin to a procurve switch) It does have IPV6 goodness.

There is no save to a startup file like a procurve or cisco.
Netgear smart control doesn't detect the switch (maybe cause I am running in fusion)
I also noticed they have flow control and jumbo frames that can be enabled together!. Very few switches do this so this will definatley be nice features to have.


Takes about 45seconds to boot.

Its not exactly quiet. and I didn't expect it to be. I am not sure if the 8 port version one is quieter. This is going offsite into a dedicated location. I don't think you can get a 10g switch that's quiet.

I weight about 6 pounds. Its not light weight switch.

Overall its pretty decent so far. I will test netgear support see how much they know.

The main thing this will be used for is some iscsi traffic and vm traffic. I am currently testing it if I am happy with it I will get another one.
 
flow control AND jumbo frames? Why would you want both? Jumbos on an iSCSI switch that supports it, or server backbone with all the same hardware, but Jumbos are usually more trouble than it is worth. Flow Control? Beat it with a stick and burn it with fire.
 
RocketTech said:
flow control AND jumbo frames? Why would you want both? Jumbos on an iSCSI switch that supports it, or server backbone with all the same hardware, but Jumbos are usually more trouble than it is worth. Flow Control? Beat it with a stick and burn it with fire.
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I use flow and jumbo on nfs with great success. I have also used jumbo with iscsi with out any issues.
 
Flow control can blow control me. I hate it. Jumbo Frames absolutely blow too unless specifically used for something like iscsi, but other than that it is turned off on all my networking hardware, both personal and clients.
 
tangoseal said:
Flow control can blow control me. I hate it. Jumbo Frames absolutely blow too unless specifically used for something like iscsi, but other than that it is turned off on all my networking hardware, both personal and clients.
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Same here. Flow Control borks far more connections than it helps. Jumbos are a PITA to configure for anything but a one-off instance (like iSCSI). No way would I implement either as default on a switch.
 
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