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 SambaNoodles said: 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 imaginationconcepts said: 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 cglaeser said: imaginationconcepts said: 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 Vaunt said: 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. SambaNoodles said: 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 danielsan2222 said: 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 leo_bsb said: 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 cglaeser said: leo_bsb said: 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 thewireguys said: 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
