How to obtain the needed ip's?

[bigb7000]

Ok, so our current network has a single DHCP class A 10. range. We are using about 160 ip's already and need to add our shoretel which needs about 100 ip's. What is the best way to gain the needed ip's?

Thanks in advance,

[bigb7000]

Is creating a second DHCP scope with the 192. range and second nic to the new poe switch and use dhcp relay?

[nbendel]

add a second vlan with a dhcp scope for the phones. set option 156 on your current scope with vlan tagging turned on.

[bigb7000]

Ok so we have three Dell POE 3448 models for each floor and one HP 2810 24 port for the top level switch. I was told this will not work that I need a layer 3 top level switch is that really needed and if so what switch would you suggest?

Thanks in advance

[travisbconley]

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[cburgy]

Ok so we have three Dell POE 3448 models for each floor and one HP 2810 24 port for the top level switch. I was told this will not work that I need a layer 3 top level switch is that really needed and if so what switch would you suggest?

Thanks in advance

You will need a layer 3 switch or a router to accomplish inter-vlan routing. You could do this with a Procurve 2626 which is about $500 (non-poe version). The preferable way is to use a layer 3 switch versus a router.

[bigb7000]

Thanks, I finally got ahold of the Shoretlel ST-0131 document and it breaks it down for me. We are looking at getting a Cisco 3560 to be our top level layer 3 switch.

Thanks in advance

[cburgy]

Thanks, I finally got ahold of the Shoretlel ST-0131 document and it breaks it down for me. We are looking at getting a Cisco 3560 to be our top level layer 3 switch.

Thanks in advance

Given that you already have HP on your network, why would you not go with a 2600 series switch or 3500 series?