My bvtech poe switch bit the dust a few days ago, so I'm looking for a replacement. Any recommendations? I need at least 6 ports, so I'm probably looking for a 8 port switch. Thx
Looking for a replacement poe switch?
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sebastiantombs
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I have two of these and also had a BVTech switch bite the dust. BVTech is using subpar power supplies that won't start under load like if power drops for a minute and pops right back on. These are using robust power supplies and will start under load.
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I'm looking for a switch too. Been eyeing off some cheapies on Amazon but not sure how bad they are. This model is rebadged by a lot of sellers on there but only $90 for a 16 port:
Does the ipcampower 16 port have a loud fan??
Does the ipcampower 16 port have a loud fan??
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sebastiantombs
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Being a little conservative, I only use 8 port switches. That way if one fails for any reason, I potentially only lose half my cameras. By being creative with which ones are on which switch I can still keep a full view. It also allows enough open ports to plug cameras into from the failed switch. I have no idea if the 16 port has a fan but can tell you the 8 port doesn't. They run slightly warm, not hot, with a nominal load of 11 cameras on each.
I'd stay away from the cheapies. They probably all use marginal power supplies like BVTech does. They're cheap for a reason. As @looney2ns says "buy once, cry once".
I'd stay away from the cheapies. They probably all use marginal power supplies like BVTech does. They're cheap for a reason. As @looney2ns says "buy once, cry once".
Thanks , that's not a bad idea going with 2 x 8 port. Much quieter too.
looney2ns
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I have never had a problem with any of Netgears Pro Safe switchs.
I bought this one. Supposedly lifetime protection.
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Same here. Have several of them for years. No issues.
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Got it today. Seems like it’s well built, and it came with a beefy power supply.
Smilingreen
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I bought this one a few months ago. So far, it has been a good POE switch. I kept out growing my smaller switches. It does have a small fan in it, but I cant hear it unless I am right next to it.
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I have two of the 8 port Netgear POE unmanaged switches. Seems to be bullet proof.
My switch is a TP Link and thus far, it has been great. ALL are quiet.
My switch is a TP Link and thus far, it has been great. ALL are quiet.
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If you're handy with configuring a managed switch, I recommend the following. They will do POE+, and likely be cheaper than the others listed in this thread. Of course my source of these switches is eBay, so they are used, but so far have been reliable. There is also 48 port versions if you replace the 24 with 48. I'd read the data sheets to understand their limitations with POE.
L2 only - icx6430-24p
L3 - icx6450-24p
ICX6430/6450 Datasheet
If you need 802.3bt (POE++), then icx7450-24p. But this is much more expensive.
I found these recommendation from the following:
Brocade ICX Series (cheap & powerful 10gbE/40gbE switching)
L2 only - icx6430-24p
L3 - icx6450-24p
ICX6430/6450 Datasheet
If you need 802.3bt (POE++), then icx7450-24p. But this is much more expensive.
I found these recommendation from the following:
Brocade ICX Series (cheap & powerful 10gbE/40gbE switching)
BORIStheBLADE
Getting comfortable
Netgear here as well. Just make sure you power supply is over rated for what you're running .