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We have the following requirements for three Ethernet switches that will be connected together:

  1. Allow the switches to connect together to form dynamic, arbitrary topologies, i.e., support for the RSTP is essential.
  2. Allow the physical topology (which ports are connected together) to be gleaned from the switches, e.g., using SNMP traps. This is optional, but would be very useful.
  3. At least 5 ports on each switch, but only 3 will be used for connecting the switches together.
  4. Be as compact as possible.
  5. Ideally be in stock, in the UK.
  6. Only 100Mb/s is required.

(This question is the result of the lack of RSTP support from 3Com NJ225 devices, as described in my previous question.)

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I have become a fan of the HP ProCurve switches. They even have something called MSTP which is supposed to properly handle VLANs, while STP of course does not, and RSTP misses the boat as well. However, RSTP is supported.

http://www.procurve.com/

And no, I don't own stock or work there.

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The Netgear GS108T supports the RSTP, and is sufficiently compact. The Cisco SLM2005 (5-port) or the SLM2008 (8-port) may also be suitable.

Edit: we chose the Netgear GS108T in the end, which meets all the criteria.

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