[geeks] Cisco 2948 vs. 3548

[Phil Brutsche]

Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> I can't seem to find any documentation regarding the difference between 
> these two switches.  Anyone have any information?

No docs but I've held both of them in my hands and have worked with them.

Highlights:
 Cisco 3548XL:
  * runs IOS
  * 1U rackmount
  * http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps637/index.html
 Cisco 2948G:
  * runs CatOS
  * Basically a fixed-configuration Catalyst 4003/4503 switch
  * 2U rackmount
  * http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps606/ps624/index.html

Oh, and the 2948G is one heck of a lot cheaper on the used market.

There's also an -L3 variant of the 2948G that does layer 3 switching.

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Phil Brutsche
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