Would love to spend less. Do not need gig ports on all but uplink, but if a swich can process 24 gig pots (has all gig ports) it's gotta be better than 10/100 ports with gig uplink?
I have one of those (purchased over 9 years ago!!) still running fine. Its web interface is extremely slow, but I have almost never needed to do anything with it so that isn't a dealbreaker. Just occasionally to reboot the switch to fix a camera that stopped responding. The biggest downside I suppose is that old model doesn't support PoE+ (802.3at) or PoE++ (802.3bt). That will be a common issue with any older model switch.
Both of the poe switches I was considering say they're 10/100. One of which was recommended here, and doesn't have the best reviews (on amazon).Thus ended my experiment with 10/100 - Gigabit uplink switches.
FYI - used enterprise PoE switches is imho worth considering .. note some of those can be very noisy and long .. so try to get a newer model
Could one of you recommend or post a link to an example of these used 'enterprise' poe switches? I don't need more than 8 cameras max.Don't buy new. There are thousands of high quality network switches being sold by resellers on EBay and other sites. These units are from businesses that replaced their gear for various reasons - which don't include "because it was broken." You can get 48 port managed POE switches for $150 or less, so staying in your budget will be easy. Not only will you save money, but you will have much better quality equipment than buying a "residential" or "low grade commercial" unit even if new.
I should also note that buying a "managed switch" does not force you to use any of the higher functions. It will work just fine as a "dumb switch" and yet have those advanced capabilities available should you want them in the future.
Keep in mind that the enterprise switches may be loud and annoying and they may use more energy. If you are running 8 camera system max look at a 16 port poe switch or even an 8 port that has an additional uplink port. I have yet to see a name brand consumer grade poe switch fail.I don't mean to hijack your thread, op. But was just searching for poe switch discussions and found this thread.
Both of the poe switches I was considering say they're 10/100. One of which was recommended here, and doesn't have the best reviews (on amazon).
Could one of you recommend or post a link to an example of these used 'enterprise' poe switches? I don't need more than 8 cameras max.
Doesn’t mean it will be running at that full power usage all the time?my enterprise switch has an 1100 watt power supply...and a backup 715 watt power supply....You'll really eat up the electricity vs. an economical Consumer grade gigabit POE switch....not to mention sound annoyance.