$59 shipped: Avaya 5698-TFD-PWR 96 port gigabit, POE, 2x XFP

[jbrukardt]

Nortel 5698TFD-PWR AL1001A11-E5 PoE 96 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Dual PSU 56097068812 | eBay

Saw this, and as much as i want this monster, i really dont have any need for 96 ports in one switch... Its a very capable level 3 switch.

I have a slightly older variant in the 4548gt-PWR and i was able to completely silence it without any ill effect with a fan swap. This thing should have plenty of room in the chassis for bigger fans.

 

[capn_pineapple]

DAMN!

 

[SeanFi]

Take a look at the power specs on this thing; looks like it can draw 24A! I guess they imagined you would have every port maxed for PoE, but still, wow. I almost wish I had a use for this.

 

[jbrukardt]

Take a look at the power specs on this thing; looks like it can draw 24A! I guess they imagined you would have every port maxed for PoE, but still, wow. I almost wish I had a use for this.

this specific one included the TWO additional 1000W power supplies too in order support POE on all ports at maximum capacity

 

[Joel]

Yowza. I wonder what the idle power draw is?

 

[Samir]

Nice beastie. Too bad 40 runs is all I have!

 

[Churchill]

I could use this to replace a pair of POE switches in my stack. I submitted an offer, see what happens.

EDIT: He took $40 for it. $90 for this monster isn't so bad. It'll double my POE ports and speed.

 

[Samir]

I could use this to replace a pair of POE switches in my stack. I submitted an offer, see what happens.

EDIT: He took $40 for it. $90 for this monster isn't so bad. It'll double my POE ports and speed.

Awesome! I'd like to hear your thoughts on it once you have it up and running.

 

[Churchill]

It's gonna be a ****ing hurricane I know that much.

 

[Samir]

It's gonna be a ****ing hurricane I know that much.

I find server fans soothing, lol.