IT Connection Product Assessment reports provide in-depth analysis of more than 200 products and services. Each Product Assessment report includes expert analyst advice and recommendations on what to look for when making buying decisions. Click here to view sample reports.
Switch 8800 3Com’s Switch 8800 remains a key player in enterprise data center environments. With good performance, reasonable port density, and low pricing, 3Com continues to hold a solid number two in the worldwide Ethernet switch market.
Alcatel-Lucent’s OmniSwitch 9000E fulfills the role of the campus core and aggregation chassis complementing the OmniSwitch 10K. Possessing a capable feature set with a competitive price, the OS9000E possesses appeal for many enterprises today. (12/6/2011)
Cisco’s Catalyst 6500 switch remains a stalwart LAN platform, satisfying enterprise needs due to its flexibility and continued investment from Cisco. Rarely does a technology platform age as gracefully as the 6500, and customers appreciate this. (12/6/2011)
The Enterasys S-Series remains competitive in the mid-range modular and small-medium data center market with good density, flexible chassis options and Enterasys’ strong policy management capabilities. (12/6/2011)
Extreme’s BlackDiamond 8800 with 8900 series modules remains the fastest LAN box from Extreme today, however the vendor however the vendor's X Series will take the crown once shipped. (7/6/2011)
The HP A12500 Switch Series (formerly H3C S12500) data center modular switch offers impressive performance and density as well as data center software features, but some customers are still nervous about HP’s product plans since the close of the 3Com acquisition. (8/5/2010)
The Juniper EX8200 provides solid performance along with a robust feature set that complements the rest of the portfolio with performance and scale as the high end routing chassis capable of core or aggregation deployments. (12/6/2011)
Performance criteria measures the aggregate capacity of the switch fabric, switching throughput, switch latency, and other factors which contribute to the overall speed and capacity of the device.
Scalability
Scalability criteria measures the ability of the solution to grow with the needs of the enterprise, encompassing chassis size, blade/port density, and how upgradeable the overall solution is.
Management/Ease of Use
Management and Ease of Use criteria identify hardware and/or software features that differentiate the administration, maintenance, and reliability characteristics of this product.
Total Cost Of Ownership
Total Cost of Ownership takes into consideration device pricing, warranty, and service pricing/offerings, as well as soft costs such as costs associated with deploying a specific product or training staff to use a significantly different interface.
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