DEAL MOSTLY DEAD: Dell Gigabit Switch > switches PowerConnect

[huggiebear]

Actually, in the old days, "unmanaged" meant no snmp, rmon or other interface capable of working with enterprise network management applications(OpenView snapins, plugins...etc). I have bought plenty of unmanaged switches that, at least, let you program the ports and provide minimal error logging and reporting via a serial port. Truly, though, this switch is not able to be managed at all at any level. The flood of "home network" (4 or 8 port) switches in the last "recent" 5-7 years has convoluted the meaning of unmanaged, IMHO.

edit, some typos.

 

[vortix]

Originally posted by: cmetz
Who here doesn't have 16 computer-like devices in their home already?

Seriously, for a really wired home, it's incredibly convenient to have every port live, or at least one port in every faceplate. And it's incredibly convenient to have them live the same way (if one's gigabit, they all are). That used to be cost prohibitive for gigabit, but now as we can see in this deal, it's coming down to the reach of us "enthusiasts."

I agree....we just built a new home, and have 16 CAT6 network ports throughout it. All are live and on a 24-port Dell 10/100 switch. That way I can connect my servers directly to the switch in the basement, and have room for expansion (I'd like to add a few more ports at some point). You'd be surprised at how easy it is to use up 16 ports when you have them available to use!!

 

[huggiebear]

16 ports at home? Either you have a lot of computers or you might consider...X-10

 

[Trygve]

Originally posted by: huggiebear
I just bought one at work. There is no web interface or serial port interface to program the ports (i.e. full 100, half 10...etc). The switch just has a power plug and 16 ports.

Yeah, if it had only been managed, I probably would have gotten a few for my main exterior network, but it's not like I really need gigabit speeds there. I ordered two for my internal network (my main goal at the moment is to get things running more quietly by moving the drive arrays down to the basement) since I don't really need managed switches for that.

But I just got a note from Dell saying that they've been delayed. When I'd placed my order, Dell estimated that they'd be shipped on February 10th, now they're saying they'll be shipped on February 24th.

 

[DerProfi]

Hmmm, I'm seeing the 2616 at $254. Not on sale any longer?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: huggiebear
16 ports at home? Either you have a lot of computers or you might consider...X-10

Besides the novelty use those products provide. if you want TRUE DUPLEX HIGH-SPEED transfers, you need cat5 and some switches. Especially with 16 pcs.

 

[zaph]

I am currently using 7 of 8 ports on my switch, 3 ports are used for uplinking from 3 seperate 5 port switches( 1 in my workshop/business, 1 downstairs for my HTPC, 1 for a remote room in the house) 1 for an IP telephone terminal adapter, 2 for my pc's, ( one to surf/work on, one for dvd ripping/burning/seti/and other things i don't need slowing down my main rig)1 uplink to my router and one open for using on PC's i build or repair for people.

I'd say im a home user who needs a 16 port switch

 

[Tweakmeister]

received mine, and updated the parent post.

 

[LordAthens]

Email from Dell;

We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay and will not be able to ship this order and any associated orders until on or before 3/2/2004.

No action is required to proceed with the new date, however, if you do not wish to wait, you may cancel your order and receive a prompt refund.

If you have any questions, please contact Dell at 800-289-3355, extension 68938 or email us at us_dell_notify@dell.com.

Please include your order number or customer number with any correspondence.

We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause.

Ship date of 2\12\04 my ass.. /me grumbles