Business switch help

Mark M · 8 Nov 2011 at 11:02

Looking to buy a 16 port switch for my business and just after a quick heads up for something half decent. Will be running 5 PCs and 3 macs and a couple of printers but potentially another couple of pcs in the near future hence the 16 port.

Is it worth going for something like Cisco Small Business SR216T or is it just re-branded Linksys gear? Or is it all going to be pretty much similar components with different badges on them?

Thanks

sidethink · 8 Nov 2011 at 12:33

If its a really simple flat network with no switch management required, the HP Procurve 1410-16G can be had for half price (around £80) from certain suppliers currently. Its nothing remarkable as switches go but its fast and reliable and backed by HP's lifetime warranty.

Great value for a simple environment.

Yamahahahahaha · 8 Nov 2011 at 12:46

The HP 1810-24G or the Netgear GS724-300EUS are both fine.

Mark M · 8 Nov 2011 at 13:12

Thanks for the suggestions, will check them out thanks.