Need help choosing between these two switches!
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I use d-link switch here.
Dgs1510-28x for 10GBit connections between the nas units. Tested it with copy speed between the Nas units of 880MB/sec for 22 TB.For the connection to the ISP a d-link dsg1210-16 that is used for splitting the vlans from ISP (internet, voice over ip, television over ip) where voice over ip still goes to isp box as this is needed.
Both video over ip and internet go into pfsense unit.For my ip cameras i have d-link dsg1210-08p with poe support.
There are trunks between the switches and also to the access points which can do more vlans.
Only issue i found is on the 1510-28 where sometime the uplink to the dgs-1210-16 freezes.
This happend also when connected to the isp box and an a dgs-1100-8 is used before.
It happens while no active traffic and while heavy used, so not related to green ethernet options i assume. -
Thank you for responding guys.
Well, after more re-search, i ended up thinking that i might be interested in Layer 3 switch, actually.
I created a new thread in " Routing and Multi WAN " section, as i did not want to ruin this excellent thread which provides a lots of useful information.
Just cancelled order for SG300-10, so, in the end it will be either SG300-20 or SG200-18.
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It's only a switch. And you're not looking into the $1k or $10k range.
Do not use the SG200 if you want to use VLANs since they are set up way easier from the CLI (which the SG200 doesn't have). CLI isn't complicated, just get used to it. The beauty comes with ease of use.
Your decision to go with a 20-port switch is great if you already plan on using all 10 ports of the smaller version. There's always one port missing.
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Thanks for responding.
More and more i am getting interested in Layer 3 / CLI, after talking to you guys.
This is why 99% it will be SG300-20.However, i just need some clarifications in my thread: https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=113243.0
So, i can make the final decision :)
Once again, thank you ALL for input/help, very much appreciated.
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@NEK4TE:
… 99% ...
... need some clarifications ...
... make the final decision...You are overcomplicating things.
It's only a switch for a home network, not for a nuclear plant.If it doesn't fit in 2 years or so then sell it (on eBay or such) and get a different one.
For now just trust what you read here numerous times: buy an SG300-20.
Start reading the CLI guide. That's time spent way better! -
@NEK4TE:
Thanks for responding.
More and more i am getting interested in Layer 3 / CLI, after talking to you guys.
This is why 99% it will be SG300-20.However, i just need some clarifications in my thread: https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=113243.0
So, i can make the final decision :)
Once again, thank you ALL for input/help, very much appreciated.
I'm curious:
Why for a home application go with a Layer3 switch? Really what that buys you is the ability to do some routing stuff, but if you are using pfSense for routing, I'm not quite sure what you are hoping to do with a layer3 switch.
I'd get a good managed layer2 switch, and use your pfSense box for anything that needs routing. Again, I can't recommend the HP ProCurve 1810G-24 highly enough. It's been bulletproof for me for years now.
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@NEK4TE:
… 99% ...
... need some clarifications ...
... make the final decision...You are overcomplicating things.
It's only a switch for a home network, not for a nuclear plant.If it doesn't fit in 2 years or so then sell it (on eBay or such) and get a different one.
For now just trust what you read here numerous times: buy an SG300-20.
Start reading the CLI guide. That's time spent way better!You are correct, i am overcomplicating things, no doubt.
When coming from 30-40 bucks switch, i suppose that's how it is :)Hopefully, you, or other members of this forum won't mind me on this, i have no bad intentions, and i already feel bad for bothering you guys so much, but, honestly all i want to do is do the right thing, that is all.
I am very thankful to you and others for all information, and i really am. Thanks!
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@NEK4TE:
Thanks for responding.
More and more i am getting interested in Layer 3 / CLI, after talking to you guys.
This is why 99% it will be SG300-20.However, i just need some clarifications in my thread: https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=113243.0
So, i can make the final decision :)
Once again, thank you ALL for input/help, very much appreciated.
I'm curious:
Why for a home application go with a Layer3 switch? Really what that buys you is the ability to do some routing stuff, but if you are using pfSense for routing, I'm not quite sure what you are hoping to do with a layer3 switch.
I'd get a good managed layer2 switch, and use your pfSense box for anything that needs routing. Again, I can't recommend the HP ProCurve 1810G-24 highly enough. It's been bulletproof for me for years now.
Big thanks for responding!
I did check on google, and few stores here in Canada, almost nobody have them in stock.
- by looking at the price, that switch seems to be more expensive then any of ones that i mentioned, and others recommended.
I am just waiting for reply from http://bhphotovideo.com about customs for Canada, and i should be ordering today, hopefully.
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I can't recommend the HP ProCurve 1810G-24 highly enough.
I used them in the past. Well, they still work well. Only thing desperately needed would be any kind of CLI which the 1810G-24s don't have.
L3 capabilities are not mandatory here, the availability of a CLI is. SG200s don't have a CLI, SG300s do.
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If you go with the SG300, and intend to use layer 3 functionality, be sure to set the unit to L3 mode before doing any configuration. The factory default mode for the SG300 is L2, and all configuration is lost when switching between L2 and L3.
The mode setting is in Administration -> System Settings -> System Mode.
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Big thanks for that information, appreciated.
Just ordered SG300-20.
