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ScottSzcz
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3-node Small Deployment Switch Recommendations

We are planning on setting up 3-node cluster, all flash, 10 TB vSAN running 6-8 VM's, nothing crazy. We were looking at Ubiquiti's switch pro aggregation switches but those seem to be near impossible to get. What other switches could anyone recommend for a smaller deployment that aren't overly expensive. I was looking at an FS S5860-20SQ, 24-Port Ethernet L3 Fully Managed Pro Switch, 20 x 10Gb SFP+, with 4 x 25Gb SFP28 and 2 x 40Gb QSFP+ https://www.fs.com/products/108710.html but I don't know much about FS switches. Are there any other recommendations for a couple switches around 1,500 a piece or less that are capable? Thanks!

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IRIX201110141
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We use DellEMC  S4112 (sfp+ or baseT because it doesnt matter) which comes with 3x 100G (2 are needed for iVLT) and the last 100G we use with a 4x25G breakout cable. So we hook up 4 Hosts or 3 Hosts and a Backup server which all have 2x25G.

Regards,
Joerg

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