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From: Kevin Stevens <kevin_stevens@pursued-with.net>
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On Jan 21, 2004, at 20:39, Troy wrote:

> Starting to work on first attempt at ids.  I guess I currently would
> like recommendations on managed switches so that I can mirror/span port
> and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to run the taps to.  Any help of
> course will be appreciated.

Depending on bandwidth, can't you just use a hub, at least for 
modeling?  If not, used Cabletron switches are widely available, cheap, 
and reliable.

KeS