Agreed, we use both the Catalyst 3560 and 3750, both work very well for either application that you mentioned. We use a variety of models from 12, 24, and 48 port Gb. We also have had great success with L3 and PoE on them. Bill Woodcock wrote:
I am looking at aquiring some switches to upgrade a large web site front and backend switching network. I am looking at cisco and HP switches at the moment and would like to hear peoples opinions on them or recommendations for any others.
We've been using Cisco equipment since 1990 or so, and have used HP equipment off and on for the last then years or so. We're currently happiest with Cisco's 3560G series, so you might take a look at them and see if they're what you're looking for. HPs have always seemed a bit difficult to manage, by comparison, though sometimes a little cheaper.
-Bill
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