Tuesday, October 6, 2020

10GB-T / 40G QSFP+ Switch Suggestion

Looking for a 10G/40G low spec switch for our NDI / Studio rack. We have several TriCaster’s, a bunch of NDI I/Os, a few workstations with 10G cards, and a NAS/SAN that’s QSFP connected.

Right now, we are running on a 1G/10G 3650, and need to push the speed up. Of course our IT department is suggesting a $35k Cisco switch, when that clearly isn’t required. I am happy to create an isolated LAN for these devices and keeping the internet / campus LAN separate.

I was looking at the Aristia 7050TX-48 as it seems to have the specs we need, but i am worried about the noise. This is located IN a combined control room, so I can’t have a switch that also sounds like a jet engine.

Open on price, ideally under $15k including support, but open to a little more, but not into the 35k range. Location USA

Anyone have any good suggestions?

(Edited to add location)



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