Model: GS2220-50
from $799.99
The GS2220-50 44-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch from ZyXEL is a managed hybrid switch with Nebula Cloud management, standalone management, and SNMP. It supports 802.3at, offering 30W per port along with a maximum 180W high-power budget to meet the needs of power-hungry devices. The intelligent consumption mode allows delivery of only the actual power required by devices connected to the switch for better business ROI.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $799.99.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The ZyXEL GS2220-50 44-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch with SFP & Combo Ports is available at bhphoto, starting at $799.99.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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