Question : Problem: Using Cisco 3560\3750 SFP port for Tape Library

I am going to be setting up a tape library. I am told with the library that I'm getting that there are two ways to set it up,

[svrs to be backed up]----->thru the lan---->[backup svr]--->SCSI--->[tape library]

or

[fiber nic]------>[fiber bridge]------>[tape library]

My question is, can I use a cisco switch (3560\3750) and plug the tape library in one of the spf ports on it?

I want to buy the switch to act as the 'fiber bridge' and since it's a gb switch and all the servers have gb nics, i just want them to have a gb connection to the tape library which itself is connected by fiber.

Also, in buying the switch, it says the SFP ports are empty, do I need to purchase a specific gbic or fiber module to plug into the spf port? And i'm assuming this module will depend what type of fiber connection is coming off the tape library, would that be correct? like SC to LC or someting another

Answer : Problem: Using Cisco 3560\3750 SFP port for Tape Library

Here is my recommendation.  One SBS server and two windows server 2003 (whichever the cheapest version that will let you run a 2 processor server is, I don't remember off hand).

Your SBS server should be set up as a domain controller with Exchange and only Exchange to stop outsourcing your email.

Your second server shall be an ISA server and also be multi-homed to be the gateway for your internet access.  (I'm assuming you don't want to spend a couple grand on a managed firewall/gateway that can't do anything else). This computer shall handle network functions,   I.e. Firewall, VPN access, RRAS, DHCP

and finally your last server shall be another domain controller with File serving, Print serving, and whatever other applications you have in the office that are server-sided.

No there are not recurring charges
This setup should support upwards of 120-160 users (roughly depending on server speed)
Yes logon scripts can be deployed centrally from the server using Group Policy.
Not only that but if all the machines are on the network you can install most applications directly from the server using various techniques.

obviously with an ISA server acting as your web proxy you can COMPLETELY control your user's internet access