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chrish1984
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Sep 23, 2015
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Advice required on what I need to buy

Hi all   I've been tasked with distributing broadband across a campus and have a few questions regarding switching...   Another department has installed a 1000mb BT broadband bearer within a WAN ...
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  • JohnRo's avatar
    JohnRo
    Oct 02, 2015

    Hi chrish1984,

     

    I understand the distances now (I got confused before). I did find a solution but we still need to get back to our original problem, qouted below: 

    chrish1984 wrote:

    If I procure a 1gb distribution switch, how will this connect to the 10gb port on the core switch?

     

    I found the model M4100-12GF, this will be the switch under the core switch (if we can use a 1G port from the core switch). For the 4 other switch, I am suggesting models M4100-26G or M4100-50G. If there is no choice but to use the 10G, I'll see if I can find another solution and get back to you on that. 

     

    Thanks, 

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JohnRo
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Sep 24, 2015

Hello chrish1984, 

 

Welcome to the communtiy!

 

I believe you can still get 10gb connection when using the correct cables and SFP modules. See this article, basically have a (little) similarity to your issue. I can probably recommend some products that you can use. 

 

If you have questions, I will be happy to assist. 

 

Thanks, 

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chrish1984
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Sep 24, 2015

Hi JohnRo

 

Thanks for your input.

 

I would be grateful if you could recomend some products.

 

Many thanks

 

Chris

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    JohnRo
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Sep 25, 2015

    Hello chrish1984, 

     

    I would like to introduce you to our high speed 10-Gigabit switches family. You may have to decide first on how many ports you are going to utilize, do you already have swicthes on the locations? I am quite concerned about the OM1 cables might not deliver 10Gb (just like what I have mentioned on my first post you'll need to use the correct cables and modules to reach 10Gb speed on the distance you mentioned, see this article). 

     

    If you have more questions, feel free to ask. 

     

    Thanks, 

    • chrish1984's avatar
      chrish1984
      Aspirant
      Sep 26, 2015

      Hi JohnRo

       

      My bacbone lengths are too long for 10gb over OM1, Eventhough I won't aceive 10gb will the distribution switch still link to the core switch over greater distances.

       

      Otherwise I'll have to go for a 1gb coe switch. what do you think?

       

      Cheers

       

      Chris

      • JohnRo's avatar
        JohnRo
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Sep 29, 2015

        Hello chrish1984, 

         

        Given the length and cabling limitations, I believe 1Gb is the fastest we can go. You can choose from our wide range of smart gigabit swicthes (configurable models), it'll be able to help you manage and monitor network traffic. 

         

        Hope it helps 

         

        Thanks, 

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