managed switches

Looking for some managed switch recommendations.

Cheap and functional is important.

5-8 port.

considering giving this a whirl:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Giga...F8&qid=1497968131&sr=8-2&keywords=vlan+switch

We use N-Tron manages switches in our plc cabinets.
they have both, so you must specify which one you want.

james

The newer switches from Siemens aren't nearly as expensive as the older lines used to be, and much easier to use. Take a look at the Scalance XB208.
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/us/Catalog/Products/10261624

However, when you're talking about any of the industrial rated brands (like N-Tron and Siemens mentioned so far), you won't get anywhere near the price you'll see for cheap office desk grade stuff (probably at least 10-20x more expensive).

Need to operate below freezing, or above 100 degrees? The one you linked won't do. Want 24V supply or something that mounts to a cabinet? Not TP-link.

Need something for a test stand on your desk? The switch you linked will probably do just fine.

Believe me I fully endorse the "you get what you pay for" rule.

Luckily the environment this will be installed is climate controlled and I think it will probably do ok. If not it was only $30, and like you said, it will probably work fine for a desk model.

Do wish they made it DIN mount though, how dare they!

+1 on the newer Scalance.

I have used a bunch of Stride (Automation Direct) unmanaged switches and had zero problems.

I have also used one of these where I needed to do port mirroring and it worked well:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0XK-000W-00080

OkiePC said:

I have used a bunch of Stride (Automation Direct) unmanaged switches and had zero problems.

I have also used one of these where I needed to do port mirroring and it worked well:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0XK-000W-00080

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I've used Stride unmanaged as well as managed and both work exceptionally well. I use a managed switch if I have remote I/O so I can keep the RIO off the plant network while allowing the processor and HMI access.

Small Netgear Switches are good

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002YPJ8KM/ref=twister_B00T4DK4LE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Netgear seems to get a mixed reception. However, I think their smaller stuff is alright and this one can be managed.

It might be a good one for industrial use. I have been using this inside the PLC panel for couple years without problem.
https://www.icpdas-usa.com/msm_508.html

For industrial use, I recommend the Hirschmann line of switches.

http://www.hirschmann.com/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Ethernet/index.phtml