Which switch should I buy?

Hello everyone, I ld like to hear your suggestions about which (hmmm please CHEAP really really CHEAP :P!) switch to buy for my CCENT + CCNA studies. Since GNS3 (correct me if Im wrong) does not support a way to load IOS images into switches [although I think that you can use a router as a switch.. but i dont like this idea + i want hands on experience with things like the leds etc..] I am thinking of buying 1 or 2 switches for a real lab. The problem is with my location since the shipping expenses are around 50 british pounds and messes my budget! xD

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Comments

oli356

How cheap is cheap..? Most people go for the 2950s, can be had for like £20-30

FloOz

cant go wrong with a 2950

Hondabuff

2950G and 2 1Gb GBIC's. That way you can practice etherchannel when you get into CCNP Switch.

JeanM

2950T for CCNA
3550 for CCNP

altdrugz

Thanks... I think I ll go on with the 2950 option.

jdballinger

I'll throw another vote in for the 2950. Just make sure you get the T model as it supports a more recent IOS version. You can practice etherchannel with any device, it doesn't have to be one with GBICs.

RouteMyPacket

JeanM wrote: »

2950T for CCNA
3550 for CCNP

This!

You will have L2 and L3 covered