https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/network-architecture-design/what-is-the-recommended-solution-for-collapsed-core-smb-network/m-p/76113#M2605 I am working on a solution for a revamp of small office network that has the following requirement:<BR /> <OL> <LI>3 nos 48-port POE Edge switch </LI><LI>Redundant Core </LI><LI>All switches reside in the same rack </LI><LI>All copper connectivity </LI><LI>They will be using VMWare ESX Cluster (2 servers with 4 NIC cards used for connectivity) </LI><LI>They have a Fortinet firewall connected to the redundant core </LI><LI>There will be other servers connected to the core like NVRs, PBX etc. </LI></OL> The competition is proposing Cisco 2960 switches in the edge and 2 nos 3750 swtiches in the core. Since 3750 doesnt support VSS Stacking I guess they will be stacked and all connectivity will use standard etherchannel. <BR /> <BR /> Being more familiar with the ERS and VSP switches my go to design was ERS 3600 series on the edge and 2 nos VSP 4850 in the core. Since the VSPs can't be stacked, it will have to be an SMLT design. I don't see the need for using SPB here. So simple IST and SMLT configuration. <BR /> <BR /> My question is : is this the recommended solution for small setups like this (especially price-competitiveness wise)? Or is there another solution using EXOS switches that might make more sense. Would like to hear your thoughts. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:19:56 GMT philipdj 2019-04-17T16:19:56Z https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/network-architecture-design/what-is-the-recommended-solution-for-collapsed-core-smb-network/m-p/76113#M2605 I am working on a solution for a revamp of small office network that has the following requirement:<BR /> <OL> <LI>3 nos 48-port POE Edge switch </LI><LI>Redundant Core </LI><LI>All switches reside in the same rack </LI><LI>All copper connectivity </LI><LI>They will be using VMWare ESX Cluster (2 servers with 4 NIC cards used for connectivity) </LI><LI>They have a Fortinet firewall connected to the redundant core </LI><LI>There will be other servers connected to the core like NVRs, PBX etc. </LI></OL> The competition is proposing Cisco 2960 switches in the edge and 2 nos 3750 swtiches in the core. Since 3750 doesnt support VSS Stacking I guess they will be stacked and all connectivity will use standard etherchannel. <BR /> <BR /> Being more familiar with the ERS and VSP switches my go to design was ERS 3600 series on the edge and 2 nos VSP 4850 in the core. Since the VSPs can't be stacked, it will have to be an SMLT design. I don't see the need for using SPB here. So simple IST and SMLT configuration. <BR /> <BR /> My question is : is this the recommended solution for small setups like this (especially price-competitiveness wise)? Or is there another solution using EXOS switches that might make more sense. Would like to hear your thoughts. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:19:56 GMT https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/network-architecture-design/what-is-the-recommended-solution-for-collapsed-core-smb-network/m-p/76113#M2605 philipdj 2019-04-17T16:19:56Z