snarohyans
join:2005-11-10
Indianapolis, IN
| reply to Psychephylax
Re: [HELP] Why Cisco instead other brands?
Well, as far as your example is concerned....the 2950 is a managed switch (meaning you can configure just about every parameter of the switch). With the exception of a few, Linksys and Netgear switches are unmanaged (meaning you just plug them in and they go...there is no additional configuration). Also, another factor of note is that Cisco switches can be upgraded with improved Operating Systems (IOS) to add additional features and enhancements. Basically, it all boils down to "you get what you pay for." Hence the reason that you will still find almost 10 year old switches and routers in production environments competing with even the latest technology.
oh and P.S....Cisco owns like 90% of the Routing and Switching market share....I guess when you command the market, you can charge what you want 
just my two cents...
later,
Aaron |
