Ferdinand Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Where do we sneak in at the weekend and swap all the labels? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Ferdinand said: Where do we sneak in at the weekend and swap all the labels? No !!!! - I’d cry !!!! It has to be organised otherwise a logistical nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Carrerahill said: You put me to shame, I wired our place for network about 5 years ago and they are still all just hanging in the comms cupboard! Only just powered on the 48 port bridge ( bought off eBay ) rather noisey ! Thought a plane was taking off - that might be an issue ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, pocster said: Only just powered on the 48 port bridge ( bought off eBay ) rather noisey ! Thought a plane was taking off - that might be an issue ... This is very common, take it apart, find the little fans, replace with a same voltage same size thing. I have about 5 switches which are noisy. I actually removed the fans from some and let the rack fans do the job by aiming them right across the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Carrerahill said: This is very common, take it apart, find the little fans, replace with a same voltage same size thing. I have about 5 switches which are noisy. I actually removed the fans from some and let the rack fans do the job by aiming them right across the case. So it’s just noisy because of old fan bearings worn ? I.e new fans would be much quieter ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, pocster said: So it’s just noisy because of old fan bearings worn ? I.e new fans would be much quieter ?? Yes, the fans are I think like 40mm, they are small, spin pretty fast and just wear out. Chances are it sat in a data-rack in an office for the last 10 years. I know I'd feel kinna rough if I was made to work flat out for 10 years! You can get them for a few pounds. Edited February 7, 2020 by Carrerahill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joth Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I got some of these to quieten down my ubiquiti switch & router https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071J8CZP9/ Be sure to get the deepest ones that fit (e.g. 40x20mm not x10mm for the above size) as they'll move more air per rev hence can be run slower The switch likely won't have speed control either but you can get little PWM controllers to put in line with them to set at a low speed. Iirc PoE switches can run a fair bit warmer so check again after everything is hooked up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Carrerahill said: You put me to shame, I wired our place for network about 5 years ago and they are still all just hanging in the comms cupboard! Shows how useful network cable is. 3 hours ago, pocster said: What’s the real difference between internal and external One can be used as a washing line. Probably the biggest energy saving device available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I deliberately hunted around and found both a 16 port switch and a router than don't have fans. I've two PCs here that don't have fans either. I even get annoyed by the fan in my laptop, and its replacement is going to be a fanless model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, SteamyTea said: Shows how useful network cable is. I know I know - it will come in handy when I actually set things up properly though, media server etc I will also patch phone onto some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 I used a tool less keystone for the 1st time - did cuss a bit . I think it should be faster than crimping ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Almost half the cat5 cable in . Pretty colours help ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Okay I will bite. Why the termination strip and patch leads? I would have just crimped an RJ45 onto the end of each cable and plugged them straight into the switch. That's all I have done with the few I have in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, ProDave said: Okay I will bite. Why the termination strip and patch leads? I would have just crimped an RJ45 onto the end of each cable and plugged them straight into the switch. That's all I have done with the few I have in use. ? Some cables are crimped as stranded cat5 ; some or keystones as solid core cable . I prefer the patch board as it means the cables won’t hopefully get moved - so any unplugging etc . Done by patch cables ( pre bought ! Didn’t fancy making them ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, ProDave said: Okay I will bite. Why the termination strip and patch leads? I would have just crimped an RJ45 onto the end of each cable and plugged them straight into the switch. That's all I have done with the few I have in use. I like the patch panels as they tidy all the cables away. I have mine flush with the plasterboard. You can adapt to phone and poe where needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: I like the patch panels as they tidy all the cables away. I have mine flush with the plasterboard. You can adapt to phone and poe where needed. This is all in my man cupboard. Flush cables to the wall is just too much ?. As long as it’s manageable and obvious which cables goes where I’m happy . This cupboard does not need SWMBO approval !! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joth Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 3 hours ago, pocster said: ? Some cables are crimped as stranded cat5 ; some or keystones as solid core cable . I prefer the patch board as it means the cables won’t hopefully get moved - so any unplugging etc . Done by patch cables ( pre bought ! Didn’t fancy making them ) Yeah if you're using solid core runs, the patch panel is the place to convert to stranded cables. Ideally the solid cores then will never have to be touched or moved again and can last decades. Analogous to why in a lighting circuit you have a ceiling rose rather than drop T&E to the pendant, say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) On 07/02/2020 at 13:33, Carrerahill said: Yes, the fans are I think like 40mm, they are small, spin pretty fast and just wear out. Chances are it sat in a data-rack in an office for the last 10 years. I know I'd feel kinna rough if I was made to work flat out for 10 years! You can get them for a few pounds. I'm actually having great difficulty finding the 5 replacement fans I need. Can find them on US eBay at £100 for 5 + postage!!!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-5x-new-Quiet-fans-NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS748TP-Low-noise-best-for-Home-Networking-/263162755852 Edited March 15, 2020 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 This might do it.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PC-12V-Mini-Cooling-Computer-Fan-Small-40mm-x-10mm-DC-Brushless-3-pin-JC/193264503219?hash=item2cff7649b3:g:S9IAAOSwZ~pdzUUo#shpCntId Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Water cooling not an option then given the local supply? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: Water cooling not an option then given the local supply? ? Ouch again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, pocster said: Ouch again ! Moi? Can you sand those wispy bits off those blocks sometime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: Moi? Can you sand those wispy bits off those blocks sometime... No - I’m leaving them for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, pocster said: This might do it.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PC-12V-Mini-Cooling-Computer-Fan-Small-40mm-x-10mm-DC-Brushless-3-pin-JC/193264503219?hash=item2cff7649b3:g:S9IAAOSwZ~pdzUUo#shpCntId I have just looked myself as my switch needs fans too. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/axial-fans/6688808?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_HVAC+%26+Fans+%26+Thermal+Management_Whoop-_-Axial+Fans_Whoop-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-436838252065&gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscO9z_Kt5TGUJ1y0seNnka8F-a5yIXL-PFUhGiuB7ZQCVTpp1iSDYQcaArPtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited March 16, 2020 by Carrerahill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Carrerahill said: I have just looked myself as my switch needs fans too. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/axial-fans/6688808?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_HVAC+%26+Fans+%26+Thermal+Management_Whoop-_-Axial+Fans_Whoop-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-436838252065&gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscO9z_Kt5TGUJ1y0seNnka8F-a5yIXL-PFUhGiuB7ZQCVTpp1iSDYQcaArPtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Mine are 3 wire . Expensive still for a fan aren’t they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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