So, we have a robotics customer. They want us to take over their infrastructure. OK.
Asked us for recommendations on switches.
OK, HP switches like @ewwhite deploys. Nothing super fancy but they're manageable and can help protect their LAN when the FREQUENT events such as someone accidentally plugs in a rogue DHCP server because they're testing some robotics.
No, they say, too expensive, we'll just buy these cheap Netgear switches.
*grits teeth*
Ask us to quote them a router/firewall for their new location.