[Gllug] Switch

[John Edwards]

On Wed, Aug 06, 2003 at 01:45:33PM +0100, Tethys wrote:
> 
> "Peter Ball" writes:
> 
>>On my internal network I use a:
>>
>>Netgear FS116	16 Port 10/100Mbps Compact Switch, External 
>>PSU	rrp £117.50 incl vat
>>
>>Alternatively for rackmount:
>>
>>Netgear FS516	16 Port 10/100Mbps Rackmount Switch, Internal 
>>PSU	rrp £159.80 incl vat.
>>
>>I am NOT independent since I am a Netgear Partner.
> 
> *Ouch*. They'd better be intelligent switches at that price. If you want
> an intelligent switch, then be prepared to pay extra for it. For a home
> network though, a simple dumb device is usually fine. I paid 45 quid for
> mine (an unbranded 16 port 10/100 switch from RL Supplies).
> 
> Tet

Those prices are rather high.

Global Direct (not the cheapest supplier) undiscounted prices are:
FS116 = 71.99
FS516 = 90.99

and the desktop 8 port FS108 is 42.99

I've used quite a few of them, and so far only one (an 8 port) has 
failed, due to overheating by being sandwiched between two other bits 
of hot kit in a crowded office with no windows or other air circulation.
It was promptly replaced.
 
Managed switches tend to start at about 300+


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