Hello everyone,
After reading a lot of literature, I decided to further learn by practicing. I am looking for a cheap 24p or more switch (under $500) that would provide expansion capabilities once I become familiar with it (i.e. stacking and enough ports).
It would be my first time using a CLI, so if the switch has a web UI to help me when I broke everything, it's a big plus
I think that for the first 1 or 2 years I would need 4 sfp+ ports at least as I plan to connect a NAS, a desktop and probably an extra server in the near future.
Here is what I found so far:
**HPE 2930F:** 4sfp+ with a great UI
**ICX6610**: lots of ports, can't be better on that side. Only CLI, it seems though. Also love the fact that I can add any kind of RJ45 transceiver if I would like to. Would help me decrease the cost of moving my Qnap to SFP+ as compatible NICs are $200+ and simply use the existing 10gb RJ45 port (purchase a Mikrotik $60 transceiver VS a $200 compatible Mellanox card)
**HPE 1950**: 2sfp+ and 2 10gbase-t. Basic web UI as a plus. Great option for sure!
**Cisco Nexus 3064-T**: great stuff, 48 ports in 10gbase-t, 4 qsfp. Maybe on the pricier side
**Arista DCS 7050T**: another beast, but seems complicated for a newbie maybe?
**Arista DCS-7120T or 7140T**: same as above, maybe too complex to start?
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What do you guys think?
After reading a lot of literature, I decided to further learn by practicing. I am looking for a cheap 24p or more switch (under $500) that would provide expansion capabilities once I become familiar with it (i.e. stacking and enough ports).
It would be my first time using a CLI, so if the switch has a web UI to help me when I broke everything, it's a big plus
I think that for the first 1 or 2 years I would need 4 sfp+ ports at least as I plan to connect a NAS, a desktop and probably an extra server in the near future.
Here is what I found so far:
**HPE 2930F:** 4sfp+ with a great UI
**ICX6610**: lots of ports, can't be better on that side. Only CLI, it seems though. Also love the fact that I can add any kind of RJ45 transceiver if I would like to. Would help me decrease the cost of moving my Qnap to SFP+ as compatible NICs are $200+ and simply use the existing 10gb RJ45 port (purchase a Mikrotik $60 transceiver VS a $200 compatible Mellanox card)
**HPE 1950**: 2sfp+ and 2 10gbase-t. Basic web UI as a plus. Great option for sure!
**Cisco Nexus 3064-T**: great stuff, 48 ports in 10gbase-t, 4 qsfp. Maybe on the pricier side
**Arista DCS 7050T**: another beast, but seems complicated for a newbie maybe?
**Arista DCS-7120T or 7140T**: same as above, maybe too complex to start?
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What do you guys think?