I have accepted the reality that the type of switch I really want just doesn’t exist (12-24 port 10g, evpn+vxlan capable, in a prosumer/SMB form-factor/price), and that refurb DC gear is really my only option in this space.
The Arista 7050SX-64 is coming out on top so far, given evpn-vxlan support, licensing, and price/availability. Would anyone disagree with that assessment or recommend something else? I’d definitely pay more for a smaller idle power footprint and/or ONIE support, but prefer something under $500.
As far as the pre-owned market, which I have not purchased from before, am I missing something regarding the wide price range for the same device? I can find that Arista on eBay for a bit under $200 from some sellers, but then from other sellers for 2x, 3x, or more as much (including the same PSUs, fans, etc). Thanks!
The Arista 7050SX-64 is coming out on top so far, given evpn-vxlan support, licensing, and price/availability. Would anyone disagree with that assessment or recommend something else? I’d definitely pay more for a smaller idle power footprint and/or ONIE support, but prefer something under $500.
As far as the pre-owned market, which I have not purchased from before, am I missing something regarding the wide price range for the same device? I can find that Arista on eBay for a bit under $200 from some sellers, but then from other sellers for 2x, 3x, or more as much (including the same PSUs, fans, etc). Thanks!