Dell PowerConnect 2716 Power Supply

itm · 11 Oct 2011 at 18:26

My Dell PowerConnect 2716 has just died following a power outage. Despite being connected to a surge-protected socket the power supply seems to have died. Is it generally worth replacing the PSU's in these things, or should I just bite the bullet and purchase a replacement?
If the latter, can anyone recommend a decent budget 16-port gigabit switch for general home use (a few PC's, printers, IP cameras, Slingbox, Tivo, Squeezeboxes, etc)?

bremen1874 · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:02

Replacing the PSU would be very easy if you can manage to get hold of one.

It may be a very simple fix such as replacing an internal fuse. If you know enough to recognise the components it's probably worth having a quick look.

encephalopathy · 12 Oct 2011 at 08:13

ZyXEL GS1100-16 Unmanaged 16 Port Gigabit Switch - i have had one of these in the attic for ~2 years now with no problems at all. i think i won it new for the silly price (then) of 80 quid. they seem to retail new around 100-120 new now.

itm · 12 Oct 2011 at 08:27

bremen1874 said:
Replacing the PSU would be very easy if you can manage to get hold of one.

It may be a very simple fix such as replacing an internal fuse. If you know enough to recognise the components it's probably worth having a quick look.

I did try searching but couldn't find a supplier for a replacement PSU. Dell also have a reputation for using proprietary (i.e. non-standard) parts, so I guess this would be an expensive option even if it's possible?