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Recommend me a highly secure Gigabit switch

BTRY B 529th FA BN

BTRY B 529th FA BN

Lifer
All I have to do is get a PSU and a Gigabit switch for a storage file server. I am settling on a PSU and need a fast, highly secure gigabit switch. I'll be transferring large AVCHD and PP CS4.1 file projects through it. I currently have a Cable Gateway Link. Can you recommend me a highly secure Gigabit switch? Thanks
 
Sorry but your post does not make sense.

File Server on a LAN, if it has to be secured, depends on the LAN and its computer arrangement and it is done via software/OS.

Secure transfer over/through the Internet is matter of setting VPN connection.

I.e., PSU, and Giga switch, have nothing do with security and what it seems that you need to secure.
 
Can you clarify what type of security you're looking for? What is the environment that you are implementing this switch, and what are the security requirements?
 
I need two things to finish my file server. First, I know I need a PSU to run the machine. Ok? I have no PSU for the rig yet. Then the next thing I think I need is a switch. Even though I have a Cable Gateway modem, because I have cable internet service not DSL, and I have that WCG 200 modem which is 100 and not 1000 I'd think I need a Gigabit switch.
 
Why do you need a GB switch if you are sending/receiving these files to/from the Internet over a cable connection?
 
? I was told for maximum transfer between the file storage server and my pc a gigabit switch would be optimal. AVCHD files are huge. My cable modem is only 100 - i'm a network noob if you haven't guessed already.
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
If you have on your Network few computers that are Giga capable, then a Giga switch would yield better LAN speed (Not Internet speed, just Local).

If this is the case this is a very good inexpensive Giga Switch.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833156250
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Yes, its only going to be local and I'm sorry for the confusion. And yes, all the machines are Gigabit.

For a comparison, what would be the Top of the Line Gigabit switch suited for my needs?
 
Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
? I was told for maximum transfer between the file storage server and my pc a gigabit switch would be optimal. AVCHD files are huge. My cable modem is only 100 - i'm a network noob if you haven't guessed already.
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Much clearer. In that case, Jack's recommendation above is good.
 
If you need more ports than there are switches with more ports.

Otherwise top of the line is the bottom of your wallet. 🙁 - :|

Thus only thing that it would do is make your Wallet lighter while your Network Speed would be the same as with the switch that I linked to. :light:

Unlike Gamers that think that an expensive PSU would make them better Gamer, Network people are much more in tune with real technology. :thumbsup:
 
actually if you are going to do a bit of iscsi you may find the need to do mpio to achieve greater than 1 gigabit speed. it does not take that much to tank a gigabit link with linear transfer.

most folks are moving up to FCOE/iscsi on 10gbe now that cards are dropping below $500.

low end switches may not have the per port ram buffer to handle jumbo packets (and flow control) at gigabit speed alone.

 
Edit: Next time maybe I should fully read the OP.....


On a cable internet connection: doesn't the Cable Modem need to be connected to a router (Internet Gateway, NAT) first?

Then the Gigabit Ethernet switch can be connected to the switched ports on the router? At least that's what I'm doing for my Local network file server.

Cable Modem --> Linksys WTRG54GL Router --> 3-Com Gigabit Ethernet switch --> Computers plugged into wired ethernet
 
All I know is my cable modem has 4 ports, is wireless, and has NAT.

I'm thinking I have to connect all the PC's to the Gigabit switch and from the Gigabit switch it'll be plugged into the Cable Modem, to the outside world.
 
Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
All I know is my cable modem has 4 ports, is wireless, and has NAT.
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Your Cable Modem is NOT a MODEM, it is a Combo of a Modem and a Wireless Router that were installed in the same plastic box.
 
One of the troubles in the Networking consumers' market is that the vendors invent terms for marketing purposes instead of sticking with standard names.

The result is confused consumers that do not even know what they have (hardware wise).
 
Originally posted by: Emulex
actually if you are going to do a bit of iscsi you may find the need to do mpio to achieve greater than 1 gigabit speed. it does not take that much to tank a gigabit link with linear transfer.

most folks are moving up to FCOE/iscsi on 10gbe now that cards are dropping below $500.

low end switches may not have the per port ram buffer to handle jumbo packets (and flow control) at gigabit speed alone.
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OP please ignore this. While it is sage advice it is aimed at enterprise discussions and will only serve to confuse you🙂


Bottom line: get a cheap gigabit switch that support Jumbo Frames (google it) with some decent reviews and buy it. You can google how to turn on jumbo frames on your pc's.

.If you would like to know more about security that is fine and many will oblige, but as others have said it seems like speed is what you are truly after.
 
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