Is another option to simply add the IP from my subnet I want to use as my virtual IP, as an extra IP under 1:Many NAT. Configure my rules and migrate my services, decomission the old subnet, then configure the virtual IP? I'm not sure what happens to that NAT rule if the IP becomes in use by the virtual IP? ... View more

Thanks.   The costings were fine, I was just curious on the models that clostest resembled each other from each manufacturer. This was so that when we compiled our pricing, we were comparing the most like for like setups possible. When comparing the MS250 to the 9300L and the MS120 to the 9200L, the total costs came out pretty much the same for both setups, which to me suggests those model comparisons are accurate.   Sadly, our parent company has asked us to standardise on Cisco native kit to match what they are doing, so it's all moot anyway.   Thanks for all the input. Eds ... View more

To be upfront, I have not tried this. But based on how the devices work and how the hardware usually works in regards to SFP adapters, you have to match the SFP/SFP+ to the port it is installed in.  That said, you should be able to cable the fiber between the two and run at 1GB speeds, the lowest common denominator. ... View more