Which gigabite switch?

[swordfish1]

I am looking for an 8 port gigabite switch ... what are the best (quality/price) available? Must have the ports on the back and the status indicators on the front, otherwise I wouldn't consider it.

So far I have found this
http://www.pcmall.co.za/moreinfo.asp?sku=EG008W
which I think is ok, but is a bit pricey ... can I get this cheaper somewhere?

thanks

 

[mikef]

I dont know if this is any good but it is listed on Digital Planets bargain listing:

http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/product.asp?stockID=77281

 

[Franna]

R1400 for a 8 port GB Ethernet switch is peanuts. Have a look at the prices of the Cisco kit and you will understand.

 

[swordfish1]

I dont know if this is any good but it is listed on Digital Planets bargain listing:

http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/product.asp?stockID=77281

thanks, I checked it out, decent price, although it is only 5 ports, not that big problem though as I have only 3 computers ATM

I will wait for more comments to see what else is available that I am unaware of ...

 

[Person]

Planet GSD-802-EU 8pt 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch R 1099 .00 incl VAT and Shipping to your door.

 

[swordfish1]

Planet GSD-802-EU 8pt 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch R 1099 .00 incl VAT and Shipping to your door.

hmm if you mean this one
http://www.planet.com.tw/news/productnews/images/GSD-502_802/GSD-502_802.jpg
it is a no no

one of my requirements (as per the first post) is to have the ports on the back .... like the Linksys one

I guess I will go for the linksys, decent brand, ports on the back, a bit pricey but not that bad ...

 

[Person]

Here's a 5 port http://www.fusion-computer.com/netcow/

NETCOW 5 PORTS 10/100/1000Mbps GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH , COMPACT SIZE R695. 00 Incl VAT and Shipping

 

[nGAGEd55]

Here's a 5 port http://www.fusion-computer.com/netcow/

NETCOW 5 PORTS 10/100/1000Mbps GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH , COMPACT SIZE R695. 00 Incl VAT and Shipping

That seems like a decent price, i just cant understand that gigabit switches havent become a whole lot cheaper since many new mobos ship with gigbit LAN onboard

 

[Person]

That seems like a decent price, i just cant understand that gigabit switches havent become a whole lot cheaper since many new mobos ship with gigbit LAN onboard

SA's sitting with old stock...

 

[swordfish1]

Here's a 5 port http://www.fusion-computer.com/netcow/

NETCOW 5 PORTS 10/100/1000Mbps GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH , COMPACT SIZE R695. 00 Incl VAT and Shipping

thanks Person!

that looks much better, it's on my list of options