RE: [OT] ish: Need a new switch

["Hawes,Timothy Edward \(GEG\)" <haweste@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,

Have a look at the Hirschmann products (www.hirschmann.com). They do a
couple of different ranges, one that looks like a conventional 19"
rack
mount unit and another designed for inside industrial control cabinets.
This latter range are completely fanless, have managed & unmanaged
versions, with & without fibre ports, auto uplink etc. etc. They can
also take redundant 24VDC power supplies.

I'm away from my Hirschmann catalogue (and an internet connection) right
now so can't think of model numbers off the top of my head. I've used
some 5 & 16 port versions on some recent projects and have been very
pleased. I've no connection to Hirschmann other than being a happy
customer. I've bought mine from Parmley Graham, is you're interested in
buying I can pass you my account manager's details.

HTH,

Tim H.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: moogman_98  Sent: 08 February 2005 13:10
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm asking this question as I cant think of another better
> informed group of people than the residents of UKHA_D.  I
> also think your the most likely people who would have done
> the same research.
>
> I currently have an Allied Telesyn 8350GB layer 2 managed
> switch in my "server room" - this is servicing one large
Dell
> PowerEdge and approx 20 clients and 5 printers.  There is
> plenty of room for expansion on the switch (it has 2 gigabit
> uplinks, either can be copper or fibre)
>
> I also have a large room below my office, which I am shortly
> going to be expanding into.  The room isnt quite directly
> below, and its an old house so cable routing is very
> difficult.  I have pretty much decided that what I want is
> one uplink from the switch in the server room to another
> switch in the new office (again, either fibre or copper).
> However, and this is where the question comes in...
> the "new" switch will be sat in the office where people are
> working so it cant sound like a train! (the AT one does).
>
> So, I guess my question (finally) is this: Does anyone know
> of a 24 port or more switch (managed or unmanaged) that has
> gigabit uplink (either fibre or copper) and most
> importantly... IS QUIET!
>
> Any replies either on or off list are greatly appreciated...
> I have been investigating the 3com Baseline series, but have
> no idea of sound levels!
>
> many thanks
>
> paul