Switch Pricing

mzinz

I'm trying to find the following for a home lab:
2 or 3 2950's
2 3550's


How much do used 2950's and used 3550's usually go for? Assuming all 24 port?

What's a good price?

mzinz

tiersten wrote: »

You're comparing different generation switches. 3500XL against 2950. You need to look at the older 2900XL.

2960 + 3560 = Current = 12.2
2950 + 3550 = Last gen = 12.1 for 2950 and 12.2 for 3550
2900XL + 3500XL = Even older = 12.0

The version number of IOS for switches lags behind that for routers. There isn't a 12.4 for any of those switches. 12.0 has some commands which are different in 12.1 and above. That is why if you can afford to spend a little more, that you should get a 2950 as a minimum.

Is there a large difference between 12.1 and 12.2?

Edit: Also - any idea when the next release will come out? (12.3)