48 Port Gigabit Switch Suggestions...

Hello all!


I’m currently in the market for a level 2 switch that is fully managed (not totally sure I’d need a level 3 switch at this point, all my vlans are routed through my pfSense box), and has a few other requirements.


48 Port Gigabit Switch Requirements:


1. Quiet - Fans are ok, but I’d like them to be silent or near silent, even under load.


2. Low Power - POE/POE+ is NOT required, so this switch needs/can be as low power idle/load/heat as possible.


3. Fully Managed - Level 2 Minimum - I run several vlans on my network (WiFi/Cameras/Wired/Guest) which is routed through my pfSense box. I don’t THINK I need a Level 3 switch at this time, but maybe so? Maybe I need to change my setup with a Level 3 switch to increase throughput?


Currently I’m eyeballing the HP/Aruba 2530-48G.


I have not heard one in person, so I don’t know how quiet it is, but I’ve been told it’s very quiet.


Any help is appreciated. Budget is less than $1,000.

You could find a 3750X in that price range if used is an option:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cisco-Cata...749058&hash=item41d328f6a4:g:ZesAAOSwynRZ1A6F

The fans are not super quiet, but they are not that loud either.

Netgear has some decent 48 port managed switches that are quiet with fanless designs. I reccommend this one: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...6&cm_re=netgear_switch-_-33-122-726-_-Product

I’m a moron. Lol. It’s “Layer” not “Level”. My brain is fried today.

As far as performance goes. Going with a layer3 switch will definitely improve your performance, without having to hit the pfsense box to route your vlans. But then your talking a bit more money for it.


Something like like one: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-52-Port-Managed-Stackable-10GBASE-T/dp/B00OZCFUDG