sjj31a Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I currently have a Cisco Linksys SR2016 16-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch that I have been using for about 30 days and has worked well. However I am out of ports already and need to move to a 24 port. I bought this switch before reading the reviews and there seems to be many failures on it and the 24 port version is listed as very noisy.... As such I am thinking of switching brands. I am using a linksys 4400n router and 2 - 4400 - WAP's. Any recommondations? I Do Not need POE.I did a search but the data was spotty re: the use of a Linksys 4400n with other brand switches. Thanks! Also, should I use this opportunity to upgrade to a managed switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablor Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 i just bought this one with POeCisco SLM224G4PS 10/100Mbps + 1000Mbps Switch with Resilient Clustering Technology and PoE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 pablor,Is that switch loud? I've had a Netgear and now a Dell and both have very loud fans. The price is nice, anyone else using it or have thoughts on it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That cisco only has 4 gigabit ports, the other 24 are 10/100 (24 10/100 plus 4 gigabit) - in case the OP needs something with all ports as gigabit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Check out the dell switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrader Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 We use the Dell PowerConnect 2724 and 2748 switches. Pricing is decent, and if you're an end user, you can typically pick these up off Ebay for well under Dell list. Dell likes to throw switches in for free when you buy a server or 2, so there's typically a few enterprising IT admins looking to offload switches they don't need. And... buying off Ebay doesn't invalidate the Dell warranty.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehateme Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Dell Powerconnect 2724 looks good to me. There are several available for a great price.The only thing missing is POE.When you use these switches you must be using Power over ethernet injector with them to provide power to the touch panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Not a whole lot of options it seems for PoE and gigabit.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=30&Description=&Type=&N=2002810030&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=1500&PropertyCodeValue=1502%3A10242&PropertyCodeValue=7333%3A45523http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?k=Power+over+ethernet&c=us&category_id=4199&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&nf=45529~0~623463&~ck=anav&navla=45529~0~623463I'll keep looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehateme Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 thecodemanI was looking at the exact same switch you referenced above.HP Procurve 2626.Procurve switches have great reputation with lifetime warranty.I will have 5-7 devices and Power over ethernet injector costs $50 each.I can get this switch from Buy.com for $414.I will read the detailed specifications and buy it in near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo777 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Check Pakedge, i believe they just released a 24 gigabit switch they also have a 16 port 8 POE 10/100 anyone try this brandthey also have a nice wireless indoor unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriPink Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm also a big fan of the HP switches. Their management UI is pretty decent, and the monitoring port functionality works like you'd expect it to (very useful when debugging a network!) They are among the few manufacturers that post noise data for their equipment, and they also have a 10/100 model that's fanless (no noise!). I'm waiting for the fanless 24-port gigabit switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrader Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Not a whole lot of options it seems for PoE and gigabit.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=30&Description=&Type=&N=2002810030&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=1500&PropertyCodeValue=1502%3A10242&PropertyCodeValue=7333%3A45523http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?k=Power+over+ethernet&c=us&category_id=4199&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&nf=45529~0~623463&~ck=anav&navla=45529~0~623463I'll keep lookingWhat would you need POE and gigabit for? I have yet to find a POE product that uses gigabit. I have 2 switches on my home system, a Dell 2724 for gigabit, and a Dell 3548P for POE.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Not a whole lot of options it seems for PoE and gigabit.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=30&Description=&Type=&N=2002810030&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=1500&PropertyCodeValue=1502%3A10242&PropertyCodeValue=7333%3A45523http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?k=Power+over+ethernet&c=us&category_id=4199&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&nf=45529~0~623463&~ck=anav&navla=45529~0~623463I'll keep lookingWhat would you need POE and gigabit for? I have yet to find a POE product that uses gigabit. I have 2 switches on my home system' date=' a Dell 2724 for gigabit, and a Dell 3548P for POE.Rob[/quote']Kill two birds with one stone, not have to worry about future upgrades, not having to worry about what port it's plugged into, not having to worry about running out of one or the other available port types?Who thought you needed anything bigger than a floppy disk years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjj31a Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 We use the Dell PowerConnect 2724 and 2748 switches. Pricing is decent, and if you're an end user, you can typically pick these up off Ebay for well under Dell list. Dell likes to throw switches in for free when you buy a server or 2, so there's typically a few enterprising IT admins looking to offload switches they don't need. And... buying off Ebay doesn't invalidate the Dell warranty.RobI got a 2748 today on ebay still under warranty, thanks for the advice. If 24 ports is good 48 has to be better. I can pretty much absorb 24 so the 48 will give me some flexibility. Thanks for the advice. It is manageable also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablor Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 actually i changed my mind to this...Netgear GS724TP ProSafe 24-Port 10/100/1000 POEAmazon is backordered though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrader Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not a whole lot of options it seems for PoE and gigabit.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=30&Description=&Type=&N=2002810030&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=1500&PropertyCodeValue=1502%3A10242&PropertyCodeValue=7333%3A45523http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?k=Power+over+ethernet&c=us&category_id=4199&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&nf=45529~0~623463&~ck=anav&navla=45529~0~623463I'll keep lookingWhat would you need POE and gigabit for? I have yet to find a POE product that uses gigabit. I have 2 switches on my home system' date=' a Dell 2724 for gigabit, and a Dell 3548P for POE.Rob[/quote']Kill two birds with one stone, not have to worry about future upgrades, not having to worry about what port it's plugged into, not having to worry about running out of one or the other available port types?Who thought you needed anything bigger than a floppy disk years ago? Lol... I want the 2 separated so I can upgrade easier in the future! Guess it's just depends upon your requirements.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrader Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 We use the Dell PowerConnect 2724 and 2748 switches. Pricing is decent' date=' and if you're an end user, you can typically pick these up off Ebay for well under Dell list. Dell likes to throw switches in for free when you buy a server or 2, so there's typically a few enterprising IT admins looking to offload switches they don't need. And... buying off Ebay doesn't invalidate the Dell warranty.Rob[/quote']I got a 2748 today on ebay still under warranty, thanks for the advice. If 24 ports is good 48 has to be better. I can pretty much absorb 24 so the 48 will give me some flexibility. Thanks for the advice. It is manageable also!Sjj31a - Great to hear. That's the same POE switch I use. I also added a Dell EPS 470 extended power supply as recommended by my dealer. I'm sure I don't need it now with only a few POE devices plugged in so far, but he wanted to make sure I had enough juice down the road. I found this on Ebay as well at a considerably reduced price.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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