[geeks] Cable modems/routers

[Eric Dittman]

> > For anything that is backbone and where you need to monitor the network, 
> > you want a managed switch. Used Cisco Catalyst 28xx (10 mb but can take 
> > 100mb modules too) and 29xx (100 mb) are great for home networks, 
> > altough a little large at 2U and a little noisy (set it up in the 
> > basement, under the stairs, or something like that). I'm suggesting in 
> > particular the 2916XL or 2924XL, since you said "one of our switches". 
> 
> I've got a 2912XL, but would love to find quieter fans for it.  right now
> I'm debating running it in the closet with 50foot ethernet cables from the
> two main PCs.

I have a 2916 that's sorta loud, but my GigE 3Com switch is so loud
it masks everything else. That 3Com switch is the loudest thing in
the computer room.  I want to get quieter fans, but I have to be
careful not to void the lifetime warranty.
-- 
Eric Dittman
dittman at dittman.net