[geeks] Cisco 2948 vs. 3548

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Phil Brutsche wrote:
> Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
>> I can't seem to find any documentation regarding the difference between 
>> these two switches.  Anyone have any information?
> 
> No docs but I've held both of them in my hands and have worked with them.
> 
> Highlights:
>  Cisco 3548XL:
>   * runs IOS
>   * 1U rackmount
>   * http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps637/index.html
>  Cisco 2948G:
>   * runs CatOS
>   * Basically a fixed-configuration Catalyst 4003/4503 switch
>   * 2U rackmount
>   * http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps606/ps624/index.html

 From my perspective, the 3548XL being half the size physically and 
running IOS both make it no longer worthwile to even look at the 2948G.

> Oh, and the 2948G is one heck of a lot cheaper on the used market.

I'm not seeing that big of a price difference.  Less than $50, certainly.

> There's also an -L3 variant of the 2948G that does layer 3 switching.

I'm not finding any around at reasonable prices.

Peace...  Sridhar