Reliable switch ?

PhysX · Nov 25, 2008

I am looking to network (at first) 12 computers, then later on add an additional 12.

It will pretty much be a cluster, for doing renders and also DC projects. Whatever the client wants to use the cpu power for.

All mobos will be Gigabit enabled, so if possible a gigabit switch.

Something under $500 CDN would be nice if possible.

AMD'er · Nov 26, 2008

we use these at work....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124200R

smokie mcpott · Nov 26, 2008

i use something similar to this here at my house (powerconnect 5012 is the model i have)
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/pwcnt_2724?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

Big Mike · Nov 26, 2008

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316077

They used one of these at our office and it seemed to work pretty well. Not sure if the last 2 ports are really useful for computers etc or not. There's also a managed version for about 50 bucks more.

ppe1700 · Nov 26, 2008

Big Mike said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316077

They used one of these at our office and it seemed to work pretty well. Not sure if the last 2 ports are really useful for computers etc or not. There's also a managed version for about 50 bucks more.

i cant remember what they call those ports, but they let you install little modules to allow for GB ethernet, or fibre connections.

gangaskan · Nov 26, 2008

ppe1700 said:
i cant remember what they call those ports, but they let you install little modules to allow for GB ethernet, or fibre connections.

2 dual-personality according to newegg, however, they're GBIC modules i think (or SFP i want to say)

edit: mini Gbic slots

or as i said SFP slots

hkgonra · Nov 26, 2008

I would get a powerconnect 2724.

PhysX · Nov 26, 2008

thanks guys, I will either go with the cisco or the dell

infact will probably get two.

Madwand · Nov 26, 2008

Here are a couple more to consider:

http://www.directdial.com/SLM2024.html
http://www.directdial.com/J9028B#ABA.html

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