a good switch replacement

japong · 11-06-2008, 06:33 AM

hello everyone,

could anyone recommend me a good and dependable switch which will be used for 13 computers, 1 connection for a fingerprint machine, 1 connection for another switch, 1 connection for the (d-link) DSL router. the 13 computers are connected to a server which has a program that uses SQL server and Sybase and its heavy on data so can anyone recommend me a switch that can handle all these connections and data transmissions. and if changing from one switch to another new switch could there be any connection problems such as limited connectivity, speed connection issues or other problems

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**johnwill** · 11-06-2008, 05:57 PM

I'd be considering gigabit connections for heavy traffic through the switch. Here's a list of available products.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

japong · 11-06-2008, 10:57 PM

what brand of switch is better dlink, linksys, cisco, netgear, etc...? gigabyte connection uses cat6 cables not cat5e is it? tnx...

**johnwill** · 11-07-2008, 08:32 AM

First off, CAT5e is fully specified for gigabit Ethernet, though obviously if you're running new cables, I'd probably do CAT6 anyway.

Generally, though not absolutely, going up in price for the switch will get you more features. I've had pretty good luck with all of the above brands you mention, and I wouldn't feel bad about any of them. If you don't need a managed switch, pick one from your brands list that looks like it fits the requirements.

japong · 11-23-2008, 04:53 AM

Whats the difference between managed and unmanaged switch?

**johnwill** · 11-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Rather than do a lot of typing, here's a good page on switch types and their functions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch

11-06-2008, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
japong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 OS: windows xp sp2	a good switch replacement hello everyone, could anyone recommend me a good and dependable switch which will be used for 13 computers, 1 connection for a fingerprint machine, 1 connection for another switch, 1 connection for the (d-link) DSL router. the 13 computers are connected to a server which has a program that uses SQL server and Sybase and its heavy on data so can anyone recommend me a switch that can handle all these connections and data transmissions. and if changing from one switch to another new switch could there be any connection problems such as limited connectivity, speed connection issues or other problems?

11-06-2008, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: a good switch replacement I'd be considering gigabit connections for heavy traffic through the switch. Here's a list of available products. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-06-2008, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
japong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 OS: windows xp sp2	Re: a good switch replacement what brand of switch is better dlink, linksys, cisco, netgear, etc...? gigabyte connection uses cat6 cables not cat5e is it? tnx...

11-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: a good switch replacement First off, CAT5e is fully specified for gigabit Ethernet, though obviously if you're running new cables, I'd probably do CAT6 anyway. Generally, though not absolutely, going up in price for the switch will get you more features. I've had pretty good luck with all of the above brands you mention, and I wouldn't feel bad about any of them. If you don't need a managed switch, pick one from your brands list that looks like it fits the requirements. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-23-2008, 04:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
japong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 OS: windows xp sp2	Re: a good switch replacement Whats the difference between managed and unmanaged switch?

11-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: a good switch replacement Rather than do a lot of typing, here's a good page on switch types and their functions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience