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Agree - Only use case we see is for APs.

Then it becomes a firefighting job, rather than a smooth, controlled update..

Interesting and not uncommon - the cab depth presents a hidden hardware, labour cost - too easily overlooked. The Omada range https://www.omadanetworks.com/uk/ is a solid alternative - ticks the DfE boxes and can be managed for free. The 2930F is a decent switch with a decent warranty..... Is it very much the case that as it is not shiny and on the desk, SLT do not see the benefit - and can this be overcome?

Interesting take and I like what you say about the patching etc.

Agree - this is what we see predominately in Primary Schools.

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Hope not too late to the party - we have a range of multigig switches within the Omada range - https://www.omadanetworks.com/uk/business-networking/all-omada-switch/?filterby=5987|5988

Hi RUSSLP - have you considered Omada - https://www.omadanetworks.com/uk/business-networking/omada/switch/

Thanks - what APs are you using and are you putting in 2.5Gb switches as top of rack only or the whole cab?

That is what we are seeing as well - there are some niche requirements around screens.

Thanks for this.

I am interested to find out how many screens, laptops, Classroom tech or phones need more than a 1Gb copper port?

Hi - please take a look at the Omada range - realistically priced, broad product range and low or zero cloud management costs. https://www.omadanetworks.com/uk/