June 21, 201313 yr We are needing to replace some of our 5 and 8 port switches. I have other cheap Trendnets and they're good. What about these. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704064 Edit: now I have the proper gbit switch.
June 21, 201313 yr Author Never had a managed switch, so I don't know what I'm missing.... Since this is for small business / home use do I get any benefit from managed?
June 21, 201313 yr Never had a managed switch, so I don't know what I'm missing.... Since this is for small business / home use do I get any benefit from managed? Not really ... managed switches allow fine grain control of where your bandwidth is allocated; but for home/small business use they're not really required => unless you want to limit your teenager's use of all the bandwidth on your broadband for gaming to keep a bit for yourself
June 21, 201313 yr Your mileage will vary, but I find that the more expensive switches tend to be more reliable and last longer. HP makes decent workgroup switches but you would be looking at $300-400 for 24 ports if bought new.
June 21, 201313 yr I agree with Brian. Something like the HP 1810-24G (yes I'm biased, I have several!) is well worth the money. They seem to be really cheap over there in the US too! (We pay $300+ for them here in Oz.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316731
June 21, 201313 yr I agree with Brian. Something like the HP 1810-24G (yes I'm biased, I have several!) is well worth the money. They seem to be really cheap over there in the US too! (We pay $300+ for them here in Oz.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316731 In case anyone is interested Amazon has this same switch for $197.50 shipped versus the $220 shipped on Newegg. http://www.amazon.com/HP-J9803A-ABB-1810-24G-Switch/dp/B009HQAMBA
June 21, 201313 yr Author In case anyone is interested Amazon has this same switch for $197.50 shipped versus the $220 shipped on Newegg. http://www.amazon.com/HP-J9803A-ABB-1810-24G-Switch/dp/B009HQAMBA Here in Canada the amazon.ca wants $259 for them. We always pay more here too.
June 21, 201313 yr A bit of counterpoint => I've had excellent performance with the low-cost TrendNet, DLink, NetGear, and Linksys switches. The managed switches (like the $300 HP) do indeed have some nice features -- access control; static routing; and most significantly bandwidth monitoring and control => but if you don't need those features, the consumer grade switches work just fine. Note that if you want the HP name, you can get an unmanaged 16-port switch for ~ $135 [HP J9560A#ABA ]
June 21, 201313 yr I have an 8 port TP link and it's great, fast, reliable, runs cool, and energy efficient
June 21, 201313 yr I've also been using the SG1016 for the last twelve months (June 18, 2012) and am perfectly happy with it.
June 21, 201313 yr Author There is also this Zycel one too. Looks like it gets similar ratings. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181152 and TP-Link has this 24 port one http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704065CVF
June 21, 201313 yr ebay 5324, 24 ports managed 1gbe for under $100. the 6024 is a layer 3 switch, optional redundant power and config, for small change more.
June 21, 201313 yr Author ebay 5324, 24 ports managed 1gbe for under $100. the 6024 is a layer 3 switch, optional redundant power and config, for small change more. Yes, I will see if I can find one of those in Canada. Shipping from the USA is about the same as the purchase price.
June 21, 201313 yr ebay 5324, 24 ports managed 1gbe for under $100. the 6024 is a layer 3 switch, optional redundant power and config, for small change more. Yes, I will see if I can find one of those in Canada. Shipping from the USA is about the same as the purchase price. If you can get a 6024 for ~ $100 it's still a bargain even if it costs you another $100 in shipping !! Of course, whether or not you need a managed switch is still debatable ... but it IS a very nice switch e-bay has a few listed with auction prices ~ $100 ... but checking the completed listings they seem to sell closer to $200. Never hurts to try, however: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PowerConnect-6024-24-Ports-External-Switch-Managed-/321145266560?pt=US_Network_Switches&hash=item4ac5bfe180
June 21, 201313 yr Author e-bay has a few listed with auction prices ~ $100 ... but checking the completed listings they seem to sell closer to $200. Never hurts to try, however: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PowerConnect-6024-24-Ports-External-Switch-Managed-/321145266560?pt=US_Network_Switches&hash=item4ac5bfe180 That one even refuses to ship to Canada at all. Interesting to see shipping prices for these vary from $50 to $250 to come to Canada.
June 21, 201313 yr ebay 5324, 24 ports managed 1gbe for under $100. the 6024 is a layer 3 switch, optional redundant power and config, for small change more. Yes, I will see if I can find one of those in Canada. Shipping from the USA is about the same as the purchase price. If you can get a 6024 for ~ $100 it's still a bargain even if it costs you another $100 in shipping !! Of course, whether or not you need a managed switch is still debatable ... but it IS a very nice switch e-bay has a few listed with auction prices ~ $100 ... but checking the completed listings they seem to sell closer to $200. Never hurts to try, however: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PowerConnect-6024-24-Ports-External-Switch-Managed-/321145266560?pt=US_Network_Switches&hash=item4ac5bfe180 Under $100, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Powerconnect-6024-24-Ports-External-Switch-/181130289364?pt=US_Network_Switches&hash=item2a2c34e0d4 The one that was $199, got zero bids... Sorry, that there are no 5324's listed in CA. I'm sure there is an outlet selling them up there, they just don't use ebay. The 5224 5324 5424 are just newer and newer versions of the same thing. Probably goes back to the 5024 even. They are not quiet http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DELL-PowerConnect-5224-Gigabit-Ethernet-SWITCH-24-ports-NEEDS-FANS-/380654193484?pt=US_Network_Switches&hash=item58a0c20b4c Dumping the factory fans is not a bad idea, small noisy things. Both the 6024 and the 5224 are managed. The 6024 is layer 3. Unmanaged is 3000 series 3224 3324, etc., probably just as reliable, but cheaper. I use only managed.
June 21, 201313 yr I use only managed. Managed switches are definitely nicer ... but it's not at all clear they're needed here
June 21, 201313 yr I use only managed. Managed switches are definitely nicer ... but it's not at all clear they're needed here Oh so true, but I do use those features. I do think the unmanaged are as reliable.
June 21, 201313 yr Oh so true, but I do use those features. I do think the unmanaged are as reliable. I'd have liked a few of the bandwidth constraint features when my kids were still at home
June 21, 201313 yr I'd have liked a few of the bandwidth constraint features when my kids were still at home My Draytek router allows four SSIDs and separate bandwidth control for each. Comes in handy occasionally, although it offers no such control for the wired connections.
June 21, 201313 yr I have an 8 port TP link and it's great, fast, reliable, runs cool, and energy efficient +1, TL-SG1008D here, very cheap thing and runs really cool both the switch itself and the power adapter (many gigabit switchs for home use like some dlink, netgear run really hot...) but I really don't see needing something better for home use...
June 22, 201313 yr I can add (but I'm sure your research has already found this information): The SG1016 has an internal power supply (no separate power brick), has no fan (so runs silently), runs very cool, and mine has been faultless, even with daytime ambient temperatures over 30C.
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