Cisco 8-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Smart Switch? SLM2008

[Mr. Analog]

Hey gang,

Now that I have like, twice as many network capable devices, I need to branch out. I was poking around the web and saw a deal on for the Cisco SLM2008, I think I might jump on it as it has some nice shaping features to it and from what I hear the detection is actually pretty boss (well at least to the rather awkward marketing video and a few spotty forum posts here and there) but I guess what I really want to know is what is "Cisco" stuff like these days? I know they are under Linksys now (branding anyway) but I dunno, is this going to be an "interesting" adventure or just something I plug in, configure and forget??

Cheers,
Mr. A

[Tom]

I think its just what a linksys small business switch would have been. Cisco just swallowed them up.

I think they both make/made decent hardware, so it should be ok.

[Lazybones]

Yes, all the higher end linksys have been branded cisco but kept their linksys model numbers or where discontinued.  Some good gear for those on a low budget.

[Mr. Analog]

Well, I read some really good reviews on this particular device and the price was unbelievable so I ordered it.

I think I have an old 10/100 switch I can use to just get things connected until then but I'm going to be a happy boy on Thursday when it comes in.