Got the 2 switches today. Both worked great, didn't come with transceivers
. I contacted the seller to ask if they were supposed to come with them. They were pictured and the auction said "Actual product depicted in images. These refurbished units have been 100% tested and are fully functional. Some units may have minor cosmetic wear. Please see images."
Getting into the web configuration was easy. First I tried plugging a Ethernet cable from my existing switch to the management port, it didn't pull an IP. Plugged the Ethernet cable from my existing switch into port 1 and it pulled an ip! SUCCESS!
Web configuration was quick and easy, set up 4 vlans, included and excluded certain ports in about 20 mins total.
In the meantime I ordered some optics from another seller. I plan on using one as a switch in my server rack and the other as an access switch in the other rack. I practice safe switching, no copper connection between my access/internet switch and my server rack switch. The 10Gb bandwidth with a single link is going to be convenient, no more LACP 4x 1Gb SFP link between the 2.
As for noise, what are you guys talking about? These things are QUIET at idle! It's actually quieter than my 24xGbE 4xSFP 3com switchs. We'll see how much louder they get under a high load.
EDIT: Optics were supposed to come with the switches that I ordered from the seller I listed in Post #61. They are shipping the optics to me free of charge. Not bad for a $173 switch. Get em while they're hot!