My work gave me a L2 switch because they were going to toss it out. Is there any reason for me to use that over the built-in switch from my ISP’s router/modem?
My work gave me a L2 switch because they were going to toss it out. Is there any reason for me to use that over the built-in switch from my ISP’s router/modem?
Just gonna play devil’s advocate here.
If it is not a fanless switch, it is going to make a hell lot of noise.
Also consider your electricity bill. You will probably be better off buying a small Netgear from Amazon for 30 bucks than having an old Cisco 2960S running 24/7.
So, what switch is it exactly?
It’s a D-link DGS-1210-28P. in terms of power, without PoE it’s a max of 30W, according to their website.
You’re right that it is pretty noisy. If I decide to use it, I’ll probably swap out the fans for something quieter.
I agree. Unless there’s a definite need, the most tangible difference may be in the electric bill.