Switch question

I've got a client with a 70 person network - Exchange, AutoCAD, Databases,
etc. The work with high res pictures but according to MRTG, there isn't too
much requested from the servers except at times when printing or pulling
down files.

I've got a Gigabit switch on the server cabinet
And a mix of Gigabit connections from the desktops as well as 100 Mbps
connections.
This is because I have a Gigabit switch connecting runs of which some have
100 Mbps switches for more desktops and some have straight runs from the
desktops. It's because there are limited runs from workstatoin areas.

My question is... Is it better to put all workstatoins at 100 Mbps, should I
make them all have Gigabit connections, or should I just keep the mix and
not worry.

What's the best practice?

jeff wrote:

> I've got a client with a 70 person network - Exchange, AutoCAD, Databases,
> etc. The work with high res pictures but according to MRTG, there isn't
> too much requested from the servers except at times when printing or
> pulling down files.
>
> I've got a Gigabit switch on the server cabinet
> And a mix of Gigabit connections from the desktops as well as 100 Mbps
> connections.
> This is because I have a Gigabit switch connecting runs of which some have
> 100 Mbps switches for more desktops and some have straight runs from the
> desktops. It's because there are limited runs from workstatoin areas.
>
> My question is... Is it better to put all workstatoins at 100 Mbps, should
> I make them all have Gigabit connections, or should I just keep the mix
> and not worry.
>
> What's the best practice?

My $.02 worth:

Traffic is traffic so the less TIME you have traffic on the network the
better. More speed equals less time. Therefore, if you can afford it, go
all gigabit. If you can't afford it, go with the mix.