SambaNoodles 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Hi. I need to purchase a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) network switch to handle around ten IP cameras. At least one (uplink) port on the switch needs to be gigabit. I will be connecting 1.3MP IP cameras. Any recommendations on a stable, but cost-effective switch. I'm not really looking to spend $1000+ on swtich, but i do want something that is going to last 5+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted November 19, 2010 We use the Cisco SFE1000P extensively - eight 10/100 PoE ports and two GbE/miniGBIC ports. They're 1U, half-width, fanless, and been rock-solid for us. They retail around here for about $300. For more ports than that, there's the SFE2000P, which has 24 10/100 PoE ports and four GbE ports, two of those having miniGBIC option. Retail here is around $600. I haven't used these yet (haven't had the need) but based on the 1000P's performance, I'd be happy to give them a shot too. These are great for cameras because pretty much all current cameras are only 10/100, so we save a bit over going with an all-gigabit switch (the SGE2000P, for example, is almost $1000, for 24 PoE gigabit ports). The two gigabit ports are perfect for connecting a DVR/NVR, and a NAS array. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielsan2222 0 Posted November 19, 2010 Check out Netgear. You can get this one for a little over $300 http://www.netgear.com/products/business/switches/smart-switches/FS728TP.aspx Hi. I need to purchase a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) network switch to handle around ten IP cameras. At least one (uplink) port on the switch needs to be gigabit. I will be connecting 1.3MP IP cameras. Any recommendations on a stable, but cost-effective switch. I'm not really looking to spend $1000+ on swtich, but i do want something that is going to last 5+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted November 19, 2010 I use a lot of Netgear and I have been very happy with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imaginationconcepts 0 Posted November 23, 2010 Netgear is the way to go for cost effective switches. Ive had several up and running for many days now and had zero problems. GS748TP for a 48 port FS728TP for a 24 port Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted November 23, 2010 Netgear is the way to go for cost effective switches. Ive had several up and running for many days now and had zero problems. GS748TP for a 48 port FS728TP for a 24 port Netgear products are generally solid and affordable, but I will pay a premium to avoid fans. Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imaginationconcepts 0 Posted November 23, 2010 Netgear is the way to go for cost effective switches. Ive had several up and running for many days now and had zero problems. GS748TP for a 48 port FS728TP for a 24 port Netgear products are generally solid and affordable, but I will pay a premium to avoid fans. Best, Christopher Agreed. They do have fans but if you have a generally dust free area and in a closet with no worry about sound then they work fine. They are pretty cheap and work well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vaunt 0 Posted November 28, 2010 Would the Cisco SF300-24P do the trick? I have the same question and that's what I've been looking at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted November 28, 2010 Would the Cisco SF300-24P do the trick? I have the same question and that's what I've been looking at. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150099&Tpk=Cisco%20SF300-24P I expect it would do the trick, but just so you are aware, I see what appears to be two 1U fans in the back. Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvarapala 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Dunno if you're still looking for switches, but I have been using a Trendnet TPE-80WS 8-port (all gigabit) PoE switch for several months now. Street price is ~$250. It does have a small fan in back, but it's been sitting under my desk for almost a year and I have never heard it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SambaNoodles 0 Posted December 23, 2010 Just to give some feedback, I got the Netgear 24-port PoE switch. Been running it for about a month, and I am quite happy with the way it runs...fan noise is a bit annoying...but for $300, can't really complain. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielsan2222 0 Posted December 23, 2010 When people complain about the noise from the fan on that unit they are not kidding. I have mine in a closet so it is not a problem. If I had it sitting next to me it would drive me nuts. A good unit otherwise IMO. Just to give some feedback, I got the Netgear 24-port PoE switch. Been running it for about a month, and I am quite happy with the way it runs...fan noise is a bit annoying...but for $300, can't really complain. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted December 23, 2010 When people complain about the noise from the fan on that unit they are not kidding. Those 1U fans can seem relatively quiet at first, but after a while, you realize that high pitch whine is very annoying. There are some good alternatives, so I never purchase switches with fans anymore. Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leo_bsb 0 Posted February 3, 2011 I bought a Dell Powerconnect 3424P. It has 24 ports 100mb PoE and 2 gigabit ports for uplink. It is pretty cheap used or refurbished from ebay and some stores online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted February 3, 2011 I bought a Dell Powerconnect 3424P. It has 24 ports 100mb PoE and 2 gigabit ports for uplink.It is pretty cheap used or refurbished from ebay and some stores online. Does it have fans? I used a Dell switch with fans about six years ago. I considered putting wings on the rack enclosure to see if it would fly. Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 3, 2011 Netgear has a new 8port POE switch without fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leo_bsb 0 Posted February 3, 2011 I bought a Dell Powerconnect 3424P. It has 24 ports 100mb PoE and 2 gigabit ports for uplink.It is pretty cheap used or refurbished from ebay and some stores online. Does it have fans? I used a Dell switch with fans about six years ago. I considered putting wings on the rack enclosure to see if it would fly. Best, Christopher Yes, it has fans. I don't sleep near the rack, so it is perfectly fine for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Netgear has a new 8port POE switch without fans Is it 8 PoE ports? What is the model number? I've been using a Netgear FS108P (4 PoE plus 4 non-PoE) for about a year. It's a 10/100. No fans. Solid performer. Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serfio 0 Posted February 5, 2011 netgear GS110TP it's a smart switch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites