24-Port Gigabit Switch Recommendation

Scream · 3 Jun 2015 at 10:47

I need to replace a few small switches that are daisy chained in an office. Performance is awful and ports are failing. It was setup a number of years ago before I took over the other day so need to get this sorted.

The daily work for the switch is terminal services so no big files are being transferred. I've been looking at a few and there seems to be quite a few HP Procurve switches and even Netgear/D-Link switches available.

Any recommendations for a rack mountable gigabit 24-port switch that would fit the bill?

Thanks

#Chri5# · 3 Jun 2015 at 10:52

NetGear GS724T is around £95+VAT new - we sell quite a few of them

darknite · 3 Jun 2015 at 11:09

We use HP units where I work. Fanless in classrooms/offices.

Do you need managed or unmanaged?

Scream · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:07

UnManaged would be fin as each client does the same role but I know having the ability to monitor the lan could be good thing if network issues arise.

I know the Netgear stuff is cheaper but how are they for performance over the HP?

Brutos · 3 Jun 2015 at 18:21

am a cisco guy but thats too expensive for your needs so my backup is always TP-Link check them out

Rroff · 3 Jun 2015 at 18:30

I use a few of the smaller managed versions of the NetGear GS1xxE series and they've worked pretty well so far - the software side could do with being a little more elegant but generally fairly functional with good performance (sometimes you might have to disable power saving features for performance/stability).

EDIT: Had various D-Link and Belkin (urgh) switches before that which I really couldn't recommend.

Ricimer · 3 Jun 2015 at 20:16

Smart managed Procurve 1810-24G v2. Rackmount, 24 port with 2 shared SFP and fanless. Good for a quiet office

ChrisD. · 4 Jun 2015 at 08:13

+1 for ProCurve's. Just make sure you get the fanless ones.

nutcase · 4 Jun 2015 at 08:43

1920's have £50 cashback with a module at the moment so if you're thinking of using a fibre link then might be worth looking at?

Twirlywoos · 4 Jun 2015 at 10:09

Ricimer said:
Smart managed Procurve 1810-24G v2. Rackmount, 24 port with 2 shared SFP and fanless. Good for a quiet office

That's what I have, excellent choice

bledd · 4 Jun 2015 at 10:25

Do they come with rackmount brackets included?

ChrisD. · 4 Jun 2015 at 11:34

Scream · 4 Jun 2015 at 12:39

Thanks for the input. Always liked the HP stuff so will most likely go for that one mentioned.

I take it the rack mount brackets are included?

bledd · 4 Jun 2015 at 13:19

bledd. said:
Do they come with rackmount brackets included?

S2KIP said:
Yes.

Scream · 4 Jun 2015 at 18:00

I have no idea why I asked the same question after reading yours. :confused:

I am an idiot.

Scream · 14 Jun 2015 at 22:34

What's the story with the HP 1810-24G v2? I ordered it over a week ago and it's delayed because of no stock. I can't find it if I browse the website now and other websites have it out of stock also.

Have HP discontinued it or have they a shortage?

bremen1874 · 14 Jun 2015 at 22:49

There's a new 1820 range out that's presumably replacing the 1810s.

Scream · 15 Jun 2015 at 00:38

But I though that model has poe+ hence the '20'.

I don't need poe.

#Chri5# · 15 Jun 2015 at 08:57

J9980A is a non-POE 1820-24G

The SKU for the 1810-24G V2 on Quickspecs is J9803A and two of our HP trade distributors don't even recognise the code. I'd cancel and re-order the 1820 if it's a similar price.

traveyb · 15 Jun 2015 at 16:26

Wonder if the 1820 runs a little cooler than the 1820. My 1810-24G runs really hot