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    Need help choosing between these two switches!

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      damir
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      Is the the model you guys are recommending?

      http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150087&cm_re=SG300--33-150-087--Product

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        Guest
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        @NEK4TE:

        Is the the model you guys are recommending?

        http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150087&cm_re=SG300--33-150-087--Product

        The Cisco SG300-10 is one of the best switches in the field and you can´t make something wrong with it.

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          jahonix
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          @NEK4TE:

          Is the the model you guys are recommending?

          Yes if you don't need PoE.

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            dmurphynj
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            @mattlach:

            I've had great experiences with HP Procurve switches.  My current 1810G-24 has been a real trooper.  I have a lifetime overnight replacement warranty on it, but I don't need it because it's never come even close to having a problem.

            If you don't need a 24 port switch, they come in 8 port varieties as well (I have one of these too) and they are great.

            I will completely echo this.  My entire home LAN has HP switches throughout.  I have an 1810g-8, an 1810-24g, and the core switch is an HP 1920-24g-poe+.

            Fantastic gear, all works tremendously well for my purposes.

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              damir
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              Friend of mine is recommending me to get:  DGS-1100-16 (D-Link) (he has been using it now with his pfSense setup / similar to what i will be doing, without any issue, he says)

              Any thoughts on this? Its cheaper then most of the recommended models.

              However, i will not be doing anything crazy, few VLAN, Probably Link Aggregation (2Ports) with QNAP and maybe few ports Jumbo Frames.

              Please advise

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              • DerelictD
                Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                last edited by

                The SG300-28 is a Layer 3 switch for $250.

                I have used those DGS-1100 units for some small jobs. They seem to do as they're told.

                Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
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                  damir
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                  Big thanks for responding sir.

                  My concern about this switch is: 802.3ad Link Aggregation

                  I am still deciding between 16 and 24 port.

                  I just found a review @ newegg:
                  http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127356CVF&cm_re=DGS-1100-24--33-127-356CVF--Product

                  " Cons: No IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic link aggregation support. Hardware version A1. The switch is small, it could be mounted in the rack but will be site in the middle, I was expecting a full size Cisco switch. The switch looks more like desktop switch than a rack mountable switch. "

                  After checking @ : http://ca.dlink.com/products/business-solutions/easysmart-16-port-gigabit-switch/
                  It shows:
                  • 802.3ad Link Aggregation
                      • 1 group, 2-4 ports per group (DGS-1100-05)
                      • 2 groups, 2-4 ports per group (DGS-1100-08/-08P)
                      • 5 groups, 8 ports per group (DGS-1100-10MP)
                      • 8 groups, 8 ports per group (DGS-1100-16)
                      • 12 groups, 8 ports per group (DGS-1100-24/-24P)
                      • 13 groups, 8 ports per group (DGS-1100-26MP)

                  The reason i am making sure this switch covers it, is:
                  https://www.qnap.com/i/en/tutorial/con_show.php?op=showone&cid=216

                  If any1 could advise about this as well, i would really appreciate it.

                  Thanks

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                  • DerelictD
                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                    last edited by

                    I didn't use .ad in my implementation. I can say it works fine on the SG300. The docs say its supported, so be sure to get the version that it's supported on.

                    Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                    A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                    DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
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                      damir
                      last edited by

                      Thank you again for fast response.

                      I will do some more re-search, as well contact D-Link in the morning.

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                        Guest
                        last edited by

                        The Cisco SG300 series will be really a nice one and if your QNAP supports an 10 GbE card upgrade
                        the D-Link DGS1510 series will be nice too.

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                          damir
                          last edited by

                          Thanks for responding.

                          Is there any similar mode to this: Cisco SRW2008-K9-NA SG300-10 , which comes with few ports more? covering all features?

                          All 10 ports on this switch can be used regularly for VLAN's etc?

                          even these 2?:

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                            Guest
                            last edited by

                            Is there any similar mode to this:

                            Is this a typo and you mean perhaps model?

                            Cisco SRW2008-K9-NA SG300-10 , which comes with few ports more? covering all features?

                            D-Link DGS1510-20 its a 20 port switch and also a layer3 one, but with 2 SFP and 2 SFP+ ports.

                            All 10 ports on this switch can be used regularly for VLAN's etc?

                            Yes, but eight ports are regular ports, and the other 4 are so called combo ports you can only
                            use the two RJ45 ones or the SFP ports!!!

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                              damir
                              last edited by

                              Thanks for responding.

                              yes, i meant "model" (sorry about that) - 16 - 20 ports, for example, i do not care about POE ports at this time.

                              so, i can use regular ports (8 ports) + 2 (combo ports) in total of 10 ports for my home network needs?

                              Meaning, when i use RJ45 ports, SFP ports can't be used (and other way around, if SFP ports are used RJ45 can't be used?)

                              Would i be able for Link Aggregation to use, lets say, port 6 (from regular ports) and one RJ45 from Combo Ports?

                              (I apologize for bothering so much, just, making sure this switch does what i am planing to do - and it is actually more money then what i was going to spend :) )

                              Once again, thanks for all inputs/responses/help/recommendations.

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                              • DerelictD
                                Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                last edited by

                                Yes but it is one port at a time. I think it generally works that if there is an SFP module inserted the corresponding copper port is disabled.

                                If you are willing to accept a 20-port you should probably just look at the SG300-28.

                                I don't know why you don't just look here:

                                http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/small-business-300-series-managed-switches/tsd-products-support-series-home.html

                                (Look at that, there is a 16+4-port version)

                                Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                  damir
                                  last edited by

                                  Thanks for responding.

                                  SG300-28/SG300-20, would work, definitely, but, way, way over the budget.

                                  Does this make sense / can work like this?

                                  Also, as i am just about to order this switch, are there any  different hardware revisions, or anything i should be careful of when purchasing?
                                  (For example some D-Link / Netgear, etc routers, they have Hardware Rev.A , Rev.B, etc.) - so, not sure if this Cisco SG300-10 switch has something like that too.

                                  Thank you all for your time.

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                                  • DerelictD
                                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                    last edited by

                                    Yes.

                                    Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                    A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                    DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                    Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                      damir
                                      last edited by

                                      Thanks!!

                                      Ordered :)

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                                        damir
                                        last edited by

                                        I am just doing some more research (even though i placed an order, i can still cancel it / return it).

                                        What about: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7RD3ZG0397&cm_re=cisco_managed--33-150-120--Product

                                        Cisco Small Business 200 Series SLM2016T-NA (SG200-18) Smart Gigabit Switch

                                        This thing is about $70 more here in Canada, but, it comes with 18 ports instead of 10 with SG300-10

                                        Thanks

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                                          damir
                                          last edited by

                                          After some re-search SG200 is Layer 2 only, where SG300 is Layer 2 and 3, is that correct?

                                          With pfSense acting as a router, all i need is Layer 2 actually, then?

                                          So, in that case, this switch SG200-18 would be a good choice as well?

                                          Thanks!

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                                          • DerelictD
                                            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                            last edited by

                                            SG200 does not have a CLI.

                                            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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