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Bringing order to network chaos

New year – new resolutions. Time to finally bring some order to the various network gear, servers, tools, cables, computer parts, electronics components…….. stuff in general that is in more or less active use around here.

Let’s start with network switches. I only use a couple of these actively, so I should probably sell the rest… One thing at a time though – let’s document them first – never again will I have to dig up a switch to find out exactly what model it is or what firmware is on it.

Model Manufacturer Description Comments/issues Latest firmware Links Last updated
HP ProCurve 1800-24G / J9028B 24 port 100/1000 rack mounted switch Works great, 24/7 rock steady for years. No fan so it's totally silent. PB.03.10 Manuals, Specs, Firmware 2015-Jan-20
HP ProCurve J4813A 24 port 10/100 rack mounted switch A bit older but still ok, as long as you don't need the 1 Gbit speed F.05.79 Manuals, Specs, Firmware 2015-Jan-20
Netgear GS724Tv2 24 port 100/1000 rack mounted 1.0.3_35 GS724Tv2 product page 2015-Jan-20
Linksys SR2024 24-Port 10/100/1000 rack mounted, unmanaged Nice switch, solid build. Unmanaged though => can't configure any parameters Specs, Docs 2015-Jan-20
Allnet ALL4702W rack mounted 2015-Jan-20
3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus rack mounted 2015-Jan-20
Göran Sander Stockholm, Sweden

Qlik Sense consultant and toolmaker at Ptarmigan Labs. Ten years at Spotify, Qlik Luminary and Partner Ambassador, author of the open source Butler tools.

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