Nexus 3064 or ?

[serverx]

I need to buy a refurbished 48 ports 10GB switch and i found the cisco Nexus 3064, there's some other brand and model to consider? any advice?
Thanks

 

[aero]

I've managed a fair number of Nexus 3064 switches and I'd say they're a great switch, especially for the current price point on eBay. What are your specific requirements though? That will really drive the answer.

 

[Evan]

Power and noise are the reason not to, otherwise everything else is in favor of I would say.

 

[serverx]

I have to install a pair of such 10GB switch into office.... so noise can be problem..... any good alternative and affordable price?
thanks

 

[Evan]

How many 10G port of each type do you need ?
Layer 2 only or layer 3
Do you need features of the nexus option like VPC ?

 

[BoredSysadmin]

48 port 10gig switch, quiet, and affordable - pick any two.

 

[Evan]

48 ports at 10G copper has to handle up to 4 watts per port or ~200 watts of potential heat.
Almost all 48 port switch are 1U in height.

None are quiet that I am aware.

So either less ports or SFP+ does also help.