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| posted by Zorion Terrell on July 18, 2016, 4:06 p.m. (2 days ago) | ||||||
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Hey All, We’re moving to a brand new building later this year and are going to build the network infrastructure from the ground up. Rare opportunity to mostly buy all new switches and start clean. We’ve traditionally used HPE Comware switches in
the company (which I quite like) but of course are looking at other options. Brocade is our main other option we’re looking at (and I know the guys pitching it will see this email… Kris….). My experience with Brocade is limited to the FCX and ICX Switches that came with an acquisition. The pitch is of course that
Brocade is used heavily in M&E and the power of the VDX Switches and the “Fabric”. If I stick with HPE Comware I maintain consistency across the continent for networking (and I can save money because I can make use of hardware that can be reused in the new building). If I go Brocade, it’s all new (and even with great
pricing, ultimately more expensive). I can justify the costs if I’ve done the research and make an informed decision.
SO my question(s) to you, the SSA Community, what networking vendors do you prefer? What would you do in my scenario? Should I be looking at a different vendor entirely? Thanks and Happy Canada Day to the Canadians and Happy 4th of July to the Americans on the list! Zorion Terrell IT Manager
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