Netapp cluster mode switches - any good for general networking?

[cammc]

Hi,

Does anyone know if Netapp cluster mode switches can just be used as general standalone 10Gbe switches? Specifically, the CN1610 NAE-1101 models.

Am looking for a 10Gbe managed switch with at least 16 ports for a homelab, and I've found some of these for sale pretty nicely priced.

Thanks for any help,

Cam

 

[linuxmanbg]

Yeah I am interested (for more info) too, for buying decision.

 

[i386]

Does anyone know if Netapp cluster mode switches can just be used as general standalone 10Gbe switches?

A quick google search shows that these switches run a version of broadcoms fastpath, I think for simple l2 switching it will be enough.
For 3rd party cable and transceiver compatibility I think it will be limited to netapp stuff...

 

[linuxmanbg]

When googling found this:

Solved - Cheap 10G switches

I am looking for an inexpensive 10 Gigabit switch. I found one but see no reviews. Anybody have any experience with this: NetApp NAE-1101 Also know as NetApp CN1610 https://www.ebay.com/itm/372408492630 It is called a 'cluster switch' so I am unsure if it would work as a regular L2/L3 switch...

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