Off the top of my head. Using a Server will still require setting up IP Helper address at some point in your network on Layer 3. Why add more complexity instead of running the DHCP on the Switch? Also how often does a server OS need rebooting vs a Switch etc how critical is the network up-time etc

There are cases when you need to use your server OS e.g. if for compliance you have hostname to IP address records mapping e.g. in MS AD environments.

A number of consideration come to mind, but remember in network design we have a lot to consider other than the technology.

R

D

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Okechukwu via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
If DHCP is your main worry, then you actually responding to a mosquito bite with a hammer - Windows and Linux DHCP servers can work with your current hardware and work very well.

./Ok3ch

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Peter Mugoh via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Skunks,

I would like to purchase either one of the above and I need advice on the way to go.
We are looking at network segregation using different subnets on different VLANs and at the moment we assign IP's by using a Windows DHCP Server.

I am not sure if Windows is able to handle assignment of DHCP on multiple subnets but from the little info I have gathered I understand this is easier done on either Cisco Router or Layer 3 Core switch. On our current setup we have Layer 2 2960 Catalyst switches and one 2901 Catalyst Router facing the internet before the Firewall.

What would be the best way to set this up?
You can inbox your number and I will be glad to call back.

Thanks and regards,

Peter Mugoh

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