Re: New Build

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

James - SJ Computers wrote:
> We are just starting to price an Automation System for a new 5 bed
house. I
> have currently included 24 CAT5 outlets (2 per bed, 2 Living, 2
Kitchen, 4
> TV/Study, 4 Study, 2 Dining). We will be installing 48 way switch to
leave
> room for IP cameras etc. Are there any other ports that I should
consider?
> More in the kitchen (System X)?

<insert standard you-need-a-lot-more-cat5 response here> :-)

> Also, is a managed switch overkill for a home?
>

Managed switches are generally noisier and more power hungry than the
domestic sort, and the managed functions are rarely needed. I've turned
my managed netgear switch off in favour of a brace of desktop switches
(neatgear "blue" and zyxel gigabit ones) as it was too noisy.
Some
people have removed/disconnected the fans without any apparent
detrimental affects though.

I would certainly recommend working out how much extra it would cost to
run a managed one 24x7 and whether you'd need to do anything to handle
the additional heat  it would generate (extra heat is useful in winter,
but not if it's accumulating in a sealed cupboard :-)

Jim


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