Ps. I used the wrong word, it's not stuff we "need" it's stuff we would like to have. :) On Nov 4, 2017 11:41 AM, "william degnan via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Any simple retail 8 port switch would do, if fan-less is a requirement. A commercial/business switch would have a fan.
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 11:30 AM, Martin A Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Evan,
On the off chance any of the VCF has access:
* Juniper EX2200-C, not the base EX2200. * Cisco 2960X or 2960XR There is a 24 port fanless / PoE versions of both. Try and grab the version model with SFP slots for 10GB uplinks * It's the industrial Cisco 3010 that can't be fanless and PoE
Martin
On 11/3/2017 11:11 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Thought I'd ask here one more time before searching eBay and stuff.
To improve our evolving museum network, we can use the following:
- Fanless rack-mount switch. Martin recommended the Juniper EX2200 or a fanless version of the Cisco 3010. He said the Cisco 2960 series also has fanless versions, but they sacrifice PoE which we need for security cameras. We could get by with 12 ports but 24 would be ideal
- Rack-mountable UPS with good batteries. I don't have exact figures for the required specs. Stuff we'd be running: a couple of PC-like machines, small LCD monitor, small analog PBX, and no more than two network switches. The rack's other contacts do not need emergency power (stereo, minifridge .... well maybe I should reconsider about the minifridge ... in an emergency we might want a cold drink!)
- Rack-mountable keyboard/mouse tray.
- A bunch of the proper nuts/bolts to mount 4 or 5 components.
- Unrelated: we could also use two chairs and one stool. We have some but they're old, breaking down, and don't match our decor. I would like to get nice ones that are typical black/chrome office designs.
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