05-01-2019 01:38 PM
Hi, I am replacing several components to my SOHO network and I have a switch question related to the size of the switches. I have Gb download speed from my ISP and I am trying to prevent a bottleneck or speed degradation to the max extent possible. I have bridged the modem from the ISP and will be using an RV340 as the gateway. I need approx 30 ports but could get away with a 26 port switch. I use 3 x WAP 371 as APs. My questions are:
I appreciate any thoughts and words of wisdom.
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05-01-2019 05:18 PM
Louis, thank you for your reply.
thanks again for the assist.
Jason
05-01-2019 03:22 PM
Hi @jasonreg416 ,
1. You should always think of a scalable network, so I suggest a device with more ports than you are going to occupy.
2. The "x" indicates that the device is stackable.
3. Obviously a PoE device frees you from having to occupy the power injectors and allows you to add future PoE devices.
I leave this link to compare models:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/250-series-smart-switches/models-comparison.html
Regards
05-01-2019 05:18 PM
Louis, thank you for your reply.
thanks again for the assist.
Jason
05-02-2019 09:48 AM
Hi @jasonreg416 ,
1- Many times excess capacity is related to power, but, this is focused by port.
If you are deciding on a specific device, I recommend you check the datasheet of this device to see the power capacity per port.
3- Cisco devices go through many performance tests, so you can be confident that their performance will be optimal in most cases.
Also, if you find a problem, they have a warranty, return of equipment/(RMA) and support.
Regards
05-03-2019 04:39 AM
Thanks Louis, very helpful. The new SG250X-48 should arrive today and I elected to use three PoE+ Injectors ((SB-PWR-INJ2) vice getting the PoE+ switch.
05-03-2019 05:13 AM
Hi @jasonreg416 ,
Excellent.
If you have other questions, you should only post them in the community. Remember to mark the correct answers as a solved, since that helps other users with similar doubts.
Regards
05-02-2019 11:59 PM
I have to save 1 large switch with 1 backplane is the best solution. The only problem I saw with buying a large POE+ switch is the fans are noisy. I have 3 WAP371 wireless units. I ended up buying a Cisco SG300-10MPP switch to power my 3 WAP371 wireless units because it has no fans. The SG300-10MPP has reached EOL so 1 of the newer switches would be better to buy now. So I use a SG300-28 with no fans and a SG300-10MPP with no fans. My closet stays quiet now that I turned off my server rack. I am retired now and no longer need my server rack.
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