Re: Dell switch

From: Nick Whittome [SBS MVP] (nickwhittome_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 05/18/04


To: microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 15:25:53 -0700

Agreed,

Copper is fine for the small setup.

Nick

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I have used fiber at a few offices where lightning between buildings
blows up copper. As suggested it would be a waste in a small office of
less than a few hundred computers.

"Eddie Allen" wrote:

>I was also wondering if I am just using this for anything other than just a
>small 30 person office lan would using a fibre nic and connection to the
>switch be a waste of money? Its my understanding that fibre is better used
>for long distances and provides a connection that has no interference...ie
>ballasts....etc. Correct?
>
>
>"Nick Whittome [SBS MVP]" wrote in message
>news:eriPhERPEHA.2444@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Eddie,
>>
>> We have used these switches, and they are rock solid (so far)
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>> ?
>> nntp://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000/
>> I am looking at purchasing the Dell powerconnect 3324 switch. Anyone have
>> any exp with this switch? Recommend? Or is there another option I should
>> consider.
>>
>> Eddie
>>
>>
>> [microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000]
>>
>

Jim B. SBS MVP
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