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Whats the cheapest switch that supports etherchannel?
Corndork2
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I am looking to mess with multiple etherchannel links on a single switch and would like to do so in a three switch environment. I already have 2x WS-C2950-24 switches with the latest IOS. What is the cheapest switch I can grab that will do etherchannel trunks? Number of ports doesnt matter. Even a 12 port 2950 would work, I would just like some cheaper alternatives. Like a 3524 maybe? or 3548? Also is there a cheap switch that will do etherchannel and PoE? PoE would be nice for CCNA: Voice later when I have to add phones. Thanks for the input!
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kalebksp
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The Feature Navigator says that 2950s are the cheapest switch that support EtherChannel. -
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But 2950's can run high on ebay. Is there an alternative?Brocade: BAIS, BACNS, BAEFS Cisco: CCENT, CCNA R&S CWNP: CWTS Juniper: JNCIA-JUNOS
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I'm sure I have configured etherchannel on a 2924XL-EN before.The Feature Navigator says that 2950s are the cheapest switch that support EtherChannel.
EDIT : Just looked at the feature navigator, I couldn't find the 2900 series. I guess it is toooo old.Blog : http://www.caerffili.co.uk/
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mgeorge
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2900XL will support etherchan but if you're goign to buy a switch for ccna studies get a 2950 to support rapid-pvst and other features required in the ccna.
2950's go for about 50-100 bucks on ebay, you might get lucky.There is no place like 127.0.0.1 -
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I got a 2950c 24 ports and 2 100fx ports for 55 Canadian delivered so just keep your eyes open.