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CISCO WS-C2950-12 vs CISCO WS-C2950-24

zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
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Hello to all. I just want to buy 3 switches and i'm i little confused,should i take with 12 ports or with 24 ports?
I just want them for CCNA. (8mb Flash and 16mb Ram it is ok?)

And if somebody can help me with my network pathicon_wink.gif. After CCNA i want to hire as a Network Administrator,but in a lot of job description i find demandes like: Linux,Windows server 2003/2007,AD.Why should i learn this stuff ?

Paths that i want to follow : CCNA->CCVP or CCNA->CCNP
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Welcome aboard. The number of ports doesn't matter. What's under the hood is all the same. The only obvious reason you may want more ports is if you plan to connect 12+ devices to any one switch.

    In regards to the Network Administrator title keep in mind that it means different things for different companies. A small or medium sized business will most likely refer as Network Admin to they guy who deploys servers, manages active directory and does all Cisco tasks. Bigger or more specialized companies may have Network admin roles that deal with Cisco gear exclusively. I've seen places that call regular Help Desk techs Network Administrators.
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    alxxalxx Member Posts: 755
    Get which ever is cheapest or in the best condition for a decent price.

    The number of ports doesn't matter.
    Goals CCNA by dec 2013, CCNP by end of 2014
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Ok,so the Flash and the Ram does or doesn't matter? I've saw with 8mb Flash and 16mb Ram ,should i buy it?

    CISCO WS-C2950-12 SWITCH CCNA no brackets | eBay

    Or
    CISCO WS-C2950-24 individual buy it now items | eBay

    Or
    Cisco Catalyst 2950 Switch WS-C2950-24 | eBay

    Those are good?
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    8 mb Flash and 16 mb Ram are ok for a switch?
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    alxxalxx Member Posts: 755
    Yes. Its not like you can upgrade the ram and flash in most switches.
    Goals CCNA by dec 2013, CCNP by end of 2014
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    alan2308alan2308 Member Posts: 1,854 ■■■■■■■■□□
    alxx wrote: »
    Yes. Its not like you can upgrade the ram and flash in most switches.

    All the more reason to be sure before buying. There are models with different configurations out there.
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    What about
    CISCO WS-C3524-XL-EN 3500 CCNA CCNP LAB | eBay

    And

    CISCO WS-C3548-XL-EN SWITCH 3500 CCNA CCNP LAB | eBay

    Are good ?
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    CISCO WS-C3548-XL-EN(35 pounds) and CISCO WS-C3524-XL-EN(25 pounds) should i buy ?
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    sasprosaspro Member Posts: 114
    zimskiz wrote: »
    CISCO WS-C3548-XL-EN(35 pounds) and CISCO WS-C3524-XL-EN(25 pounds) should i buy ?

    nope, I'd stick to 2950's as the XL's don't support all the commands you need
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    So,here what i found

    \\CISCO WS-C2950-24 individual buy it now items | eBay
    Buy them or not?
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/CISCO-WS-C2950-24-individual-buy-now-items-/270818153172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f0e0512d4

    Should i buy them?
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    alan2308alan2308 Member Posts: 1,854 ■■■■■■■■□□
    zimskiz wrote: »
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/CISCO-WS-C2950-24-individual-buy-now-items-/270818153172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f0e0512d4

    Should i buy them?
    The link isn't working.

    If it's a 2950, and you like the price then go ahead and buy it. If not, then don't.
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    zimskizzimskiz Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Put www in front of the dot.
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    sasprosaspro Member Posts: 114
    zimskiz wrote: »
    Put www in front of the dot.

    They're the one's I've got. They should do fine.
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