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2003 Survivor's Guide to Infrastructure: Page 5 of 22

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You could save hardware costs by mixing and matching these low-cost devices with a higher-end solution, but keep in mind that this combination will add to your TCO (total cost of ownership)--the more vendors you deal with, the greater your support costs. It's a scary time to get too comfy with just one vendor, however. If you do, be sure you investigate the long-term viability of that vendor and install the standards-based versions of its products.