I just realized when I actually looked at them today that they are all 48port (model SF300 48p) so the 24 port models should be cheaper then 900 then. Based on what you've said since, I would also just get a POE injector for small amount of devices you actually need POE for.
On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Jimmy Tran <ji...@jt-solution.com> wrote: > Which model are you using? **** > > ** ** > > *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto: > listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *James Kerr > *Sent:* Monday, May 13, 2013 5:13 PM > *To:* ntsysadm > *Subject:* Re: [NTSysADM] RE: switch recommendations**** > > ** ** > > We have the Cisco Small Business line, probably about 12 or so of the 24 > port POE 1Gb units. They work, can't complain, though they cost about $900. > We use them for our desktops and phones.**** > > ** ** > > On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Jimmy Tran <ji...@jt-solution.com> wrote: > **** > > That was one option I was considering. The AP’s take 10 watts of power > each and I would only have four. I think the switches I have been looking > at can support it without an issue.**** > > **** > > So what are the reasons for getting separate devices?**** > > **** > > *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto: > listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *Ken Cornetet > *Sent:* Monday, May 13, 2013 12:22 PM > *To:* ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com > *Subject:* [NTSysADM] RE: switch recommendations**** > > **** > > First off, be very careful about PoE. All of the low end switches I’ve > looked at have fairly low total PoE wattage available. If you are wanting > to power what are typically low power devices (like phones), you’ll > probably be alright. Cameras and access points are another story.**** > > **** > > I’d recommend using separate switches – PoE 100mb for the PoE devices, and > plain old switches for your non PoE devices.**** > > **** > > *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [ > mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <listsad...@lists.myitforum.com>] *On > Behalf Of *Jimmy Tran > *Sent:* Monday, May 13, 2013 2:33 PM > *To:* ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com > *Subject:* [NTSysADM] switch recommendations**** > > **** > > Hello,**** > > **** > > I’m looking for a managed, gigabit, poe, switch in the $500 range. All I > can find are Dlink, Netgear, and Linksys switches. Would prefer a name > more reliable. Anyone have any suggestions?**** > > > TIA,**** > > **** > > Jimmy**** > > **** > > ** ** >