JoelC707Premium
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Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | Recommend cheap 24 port managed gigabit switch This is for home use, not business but I figured I'd get better input here than other parts of the site. I mainly want a 24+ port gigabit switch that supports LACP (though basic static LAG groups would be OK). It'll be my main switch for about 16 or so devices so a 24 port is ideal (probably don't want to go smaller). I'd like to spend no more than $200 ideally.
I've been looking on ebay and here is what I've come across so far.
Powerconnect 5224 - $120
Powerconnect 5234 - $115
Powerconnect 5424 - $200
Powerconnect 6024 - $185
Procurve 1810G-24 - $200
Procurve 2824 - $200
Netgear GSM7224 - $130
I'm not really married to any specific brand though I know Procurve's are generally a very good option (and their lifetime warranty is VERY nice, but will it transfer to a second owner?). I've used a Powerconnect 2748 before and it (and the 24 port version) or the 2800 series would do what I need as well but don't support LACP, only static trunking from what I've seen.
I don't really need any L3 routing features so the Dell 6024 and the HP 2824 are kinda wasted in those regards but I figured they fit the price point so why not consider them. I've played around with iSCSI but my ESX server has 4 TB of local storage so I'm kinda covered there and any iSCSI traffic would just be play/testing.
My thought is going with the Dell 5424 or either HP but if I can get away with a cheaper one, I'd rather save the money instead. I'd happily take other suggestions as well. Thanks in advance! |
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JoelC707Premium
join:2002-07-09
Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | »www.crn.com.au/News/93574,hp-hon···kit.aspx
Looks like HP's lifetime warranty "can" transfer to a new owner (even ebay purchases). Given HP's well-known track record and the warranty, I think I might go that route. Anyone else have suggestions? |
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 ModusI hate smartassery on forumsPremium
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| You can't go wrong with those procurves  i replaced over a dozen of those powerconnect's last year (those switches are pure garbage!)
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No they're not. |
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kudos:5 | Let me fix this for you:I'm somebody who you don't know the first thing about, but you should take my word about regarding something without even an iota of evidence or warrant |
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 Badger3kWe Don't Need No Stinkin BadgersPremium
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Franklin, OH | reply to JoelC707
I would say either the 1810G or the 5424. Both should do what you want/need. I would stay away from Netgear, the UI and CLI is garbage.
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 donoreoPremium
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North York, ON | reply to JoelC707
I will add my voice to the procurves. |
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Procurve would be a good choice.
I do agree with avoiding the PowerConnects like Modus said.
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JoelC707Premium
join:2002-07-09
Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | reply to Modus
I've researched opinions on the Powerconnect switches and found they're kinda hit or miss. Some say to stay away from them, others say they are ok as long as you aren't putting a heavy load on them, and others say they are the best thing since sliced bread.
As I mentioned, I have a PC 2748 and it has it's issues. I think it has some kind of flash storage issue. As long as I leave it on it's fine, as soon as it power cycles (software reboot is fine) it will not come up at all unless I leave it offline for a couple of hours (cool off period?). It's annoying for sure and I haven't been able to find anyone else that has the same issue nor can I find a solution. |
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JoelC707Premium
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Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | reply to Badger3k
Any reason why you recommend the 1810G but not the 2824? I know the 2800 series has been replaced whereas the 1810 series is current but is there any other reason? Just curious, mainly making sure there isn't some reason I should stay away from the 2824. |
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mikefxu
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Titusville, FL | reply to JoelC707
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JoelC707Premium
join:2002-07-09
Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | reply to JoelC707
I have a possibility to get a cheap PC 6024, depending on how high the bid goes. Would that be worth getting or should I let it go? I might be able to snag the same deal on an HP 1810G but it already has some bids on it and doesn't end for 5 days, the PC 6024 ends in just under a day. |
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Badger3kWe Don't Need No Stinkin BadgersPremium
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Franklin, OH | reply to JoelC707
No, no reason other than you saying you didn't really need any of the L3 stuff.
Put me in the boat that I've never had an issue with any of the Dell switches. I've used them in the last 3 places I've worked both large and small shops. I have heard though that the older stuff was pretty bad (forget who they were re-branding).
I think any of the switches you listed are going to be fine for what you need/want. So whichever you can get at the lowest price point should be just fine.
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JoelC707Premium
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Stone Mountain, GA
kudos:5 | From what I can tell they were Broadcom/Marvell stuff to start with. Now they are SMC or something like that. Their Wiki page says the "classic" devices were Broadcom/Marvell but doesn't define classic. Dell bought Force10 s I suspect their current generation switches are likely using those designs (just like how the new HPs are 3Com based).
I think I'm going to try bidding on the 6024 and see if I get it or not. If I do, great, if not oh well. Plus there's always that 1810G I might be able to get depending on the current bidder's max bid. The prices I listed in the OP were BIN prices with shipping so obviously I won't go over those prices when I can just get them for that. |
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ModusI hate smartassery on forumsPremium
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said by Oedipus:said by Modus:You can't go wrong with those procurves i replaced over a dozen of those powerconnect's last year (those switches are pure garbage!)
No they're not. ok then you can have mine
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said by Modus:You can't go wrong with those procurves i replaced over a dozen of those powerconnect's last year (those switches are pure garbage!)
I agree with this. I haven't seen many dead Procurves over the years and when I have, their lifetime warranty replacement time has a quick turnaround time.
You should put the Netgear immediately into the garbage bin after you buy it and save yourself the trouble in advance. Avoid D-Link too.
The Powerconnect aren't as bad as Netgear or D-Link but they're not as good as the Procurves. |
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Badger3kWe Don't Need No Stinkin BadgersPremium
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Franklin, OH | reply to Modus
Those look like old PowerConnect switches. What model are they? |
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 exocet_cmI am the law - Judge DreddPremium
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kudos:2 | reply to JoelC707
Procurve FTW although I do have one PowerConnect in use at the office and the house.
I like the manageability of the Procurve. |
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said by Badger3k:Those look like old PowerConnect switches. What model are they?
Looks like 2324s. AKA, a far cry from what the OP is looking at. |
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Badger3kWe Don't Need No Stinkin BadgersPremium
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Franklin, OH | I'll wait for Modus  to reply but if that's the case... those are old. Like nearing 10 years old maybe.
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