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CISCO SG350X-8PMD - Fan modifications for quieter operation
Nathan Riddle:
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John L Nobile:
Why not just buy a fanless switch? I've got a few from this place that have been working for me without issues
https://www.fs.com/products/129513.html
https://www.fs.com/c/enterprise-switches-3079?sort_order=price&page=1
Caleb Dueck:
--- Quote from: John L Nobile on January 31, 2022, 02:26:12 PM ---Why not just buy a fanless switch? I've got a few from this place that have been working for me without issues
https://www.fs.com/products/129513.html
https://www.fs.com/c/enterprise-switches-3079?sort_order=price&page=1
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My guess is that he has a mountain of them from another project already, so a fan mod is cheaper than a new switch - especially for bench use. Also my guess that he posted it here since there are others that are potentially in the same situation looking for an inexpensive way to breathe new life into existing (free) switches, since these have been so popular.
Nathan Riddle:
I want to be snarky like Mac/Tim/JR can be, but I can't pull it off lovingly so I will refrain.
1) If you have a need for networking switches then this post might be helpful to you, if not; it has no real bearing on day-to-day working of an AVL person as it is more geared for IT people.
2) Please understand the switch type/capabilities, you both have made major assumptions about the capabilities without even looking at it or the price.
3) While true the SG350X are going EOL in favor of the CBS350-8MP-2X series there is no little to no difference besides chassis color. Meaning no, there are not a mountain of these sitting around especially with the price-tag.
4) If fanless was needed/wanted then I would have sought out that switch. Those are great for studios and the like. Beware of inductor whine/HF switching noise. Not aware of any 240w+ POE++ (60w) switches which are fanless.
5) FS has some decent products. But one thing I will not compromise on is security/reliability. I'll stick with CISCO/Mikrotik/Netgear/QNAP switches, thanks. [Side note: after recently listening to a podcast with General H.R. McMaster #1763 I am changing my stance on buying Chinese for nearly all products & for clients.]
QNAP QSW-M2116P-2T2S-US would be my suggestion if you need/want a cheaper switch that is not FS
6) Please stop assuming my specific use-case when one wasn't given. This is the reviews section. Not the lounge.
I wanted/needed CISCO. I don't like noise, I fixed it. Hoping to help someone with a similar problem.
Scott Holtzman:
--- Quote from: Nathan Riddle on January 31, 2022, 07:07:09 PM ---I want to be snarky like Mac/Tim/JR can be, but I can't pull it off lovingly so I will refrain.
1) If you have a need for networking switches then this post might be helpful to you, if not; it has no real bearing on day-to-day working of an AVL person as it is more geared for IT people.
2) Please understand the switch type/capabilities, you both have made major assumptions about the capabilities without even looking at it or the price.
3) While true the SG350X are going EOL in favor of the CBS350-8MP-2X series there is no little to no difference besides chassis color. Meaning no, there are not a mountain of these sitting around especially with the price-tag.
4) If fanless was needed/wanted then I would have sought out that switch. Those are great for studios and the like. Beware of inductor whine/HF switching noise. Not aware of any 240w+ POE++ (60w) switches which are fanless.
5) FS has some decent products. But one thing I will not compromise on is security/reliability. I'll stick with CISCO/Mikrotik/Netgear/QNAP switches, thanks. [Side note: after recently listening to a podcast with General H.R. McMaster #1763 I am changing my stance on buying Chinese for nearly all products & for clients.]
QNAP QSW-M2116P-2T2S-US would be my suggestion if you need/want a cheaper switch that is not FS
6) Please stop assuming my specific use-case when one wasn't given. This is the reviews section. Not the lounge.
I wanted/needed CISCO. I don't like noise, I fixed it. Hoping to help someone with a similar problem.
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These are not IOS switches are they?
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