I am looking to get a fibre switch for my 40 and 56 gb connect X3's, only needs about 10 ports but more is O.K preferrably with as smaller footprint as possible, can I have a list of vendor switches and models to look out for. I already know to be careful about some 3rd party gear like EMC so I will come back and get you guys to check out what I am looking at going for.
One suggestion I have had for a 40Gb Switch thus far was a Dell Force 10 Z9000, I don't know if I like the idea of that one or not, I have found Dell stuff to be highly unfriendly and proprietary.
I would also like to avoid if possible having to pay out for licenses to use what I have just brought as that would be irritating to say the least.
I'm fine with a switch that will run 40Gb , 56Gb would be a bonus.
I would like the switch also to be on the extreme compatible end with Mellanox gear.
Thanks for your input.
One suggestion I have had for a 40Gb Switch thus far was a Dell Force 10 Z9000, I don't know if I like the idea of that one or not, I have found Dell stuff to be highly unfriendly and proprietary.
I would also like to avoid if possible having to pay out for licenses to use what I have just brought as that would be irritating to say the least.
I'm fine with a switch that will run 40Gb , 56Gb would be a bonus.
I would like the switch also to be on the extreme compatible end with Mellanox gear.
Thanks for your input.