24p Switch Recommendations? stackable gig-e managed

[4evernewb]

Hello,

I would greatly appreciate opinions, experiences, recommendations, or condemnations.

Need recommendations for 2 new switches for a new network.

Under 1000 each STRONG preference for under 1000 combined. These numbers includ any gbics.

Wants:
-stackable (up to 4 switches or more) in a loop
-24 ports or more, all gigabit
-intuitive and bug-free interface (NO CISCO, NO NORTEL, DOUBLE NO SITE MANGLER)
-managed, with the following exception not so much because I need it but because I might want it later.
-strong preference for channel bonding or similar so I can use 2 ports on a server
-slight preference for some form of power redundancy

Avoid:
-GBICS not included in price.
-slight preference for fanless and diskless units OR redundant fans.


ok . . . ok . . . if you feel strongly about it you can suggest nortel or cisco products


Thank you kind people, I look forward to your replies.

 

[eppenoire]

Check out Dell, I am not sure who is making their current managed switches, but I got a couple on a lark and they have been a fantastic deal for the money.
Personally I prefer CISCO, but outside of that the only other switch I found to be reliable have been these Dell's. I purchased them with some other server equipment (they pretty much threw them in as freebies) and I have been amazed at the abuse they have taken.

 

[Devastator_uk]

I personally like the HP ones or if budget doesn't allow maybe Netgear or D-Link.