Cisco 2522, why so expensive?

I've been looking at the 2522 for a frame relay switch... why are they so bloody expensive? I do have a spare 2610 that I can put an NM-8A/S module in that'll achieve the same thing. I just can't see why they're so expensive.

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networker050184

Because a lot of people are looking at them for the same thing. If people want them then people are going to charge more for them!

itgl72

Supply and demand at its finest!

MAC_Addy

networker050184 wrote: »

Because a lot of people are looking at them for the same thing. If people want them then people are going to charge more for them!

Good point. Though, getting the 8 port async module, isn't that achieving the same thing? Just considerably cheaper?

networker050184

Yes pretty much. There is always more than one way to skin a cat.

Somnipotent

2610s can be found for 10-20 bucks on ebay and craigslist. Since you already have one, a NM 8AS will run you about 30-40 bucks, you can get yourself a a frame switch for a fraction of the price. I use cheap 2650XMs I found on criagslist for my AS, FRS, and BBs. Don't need anything fancy. And please, no skinning of furry animals.

JeanM

Like others said, just add a multi-port NM module into a spare 26xx/36xx and you are good

Quick search showed 2522 for about $60 + s/h on ebay

Cisco 2520 [16F/16D] MAX RAM FRAME-RELAY 4-WAY CLOUD CCNA CCNP 2521 2522 LAB KIT | eBay

I bought a couple 2620s for about $30 each shipped on ebay and then a loaded 3640 that came loaded with cards, including nm-4a/s and two wic-1ts for $25