Generally, a typical PoE switch is expected to last between 5 to 10 years. I'm been running a Netgear 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE+ Switch (GS316PP) since Feb. 2021 that appears to have just gone bad. The switch is a fanless design and worked great up until it didn't and powered 14 POE cameras and one POE illuminator. I've spent countless hours running power cables to IP cameras, wrestling with power strips near wireless access points, and dealing with the cable clutter that comes with traditional network setups. After spending $2,300. In the rapidly evolving world of network infrastructure, Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches play a crucial role in ensuring reliable connectivity for various devices. As technology advances, the focus on long-term durability and build quality becomes increasingly important for businesses and IT. These are Dell PowerConnect 2848 switches, so they're managed and capable of 10/100/1000 on every port, so I'm not really sure if this advice has any merit? What are your thoughts? @HP @Dell_Technologies GB is good enough for now, HP comes with a lifetime warranty (Even used) If it's a good.
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