[asterisk-users] Any quiet 24 port POE switches out there?

[Walt Reed]

On Wed, Jan 03, 2007 at 04:51:23PM -0600, John French said:
> I have an upcoming install which places the switch close to some
> employees in a quiet work environment.  Can anyone recommend a quiet 24
> port POE switch?  The Linksys SRW224P behind me right now would be
> objectionable, I'm sure.

While I can't answer that particular question, have you considered
passive noise reduction techniques such as reorientation / relocation?

Sometimes just turning a component 90 degrees (horizontally or
vertically) can reduce the perceived noise... 

Then there is the option of using some kind of enclosure... Usually
enclosures can reduce noise greatly while not significantly impacting
cooling (such as a wall-mount cabinet.) Also, the use of noise absorbing
materials can help. (google for acoustical panels and acoustical foam)

Obviously, locating equipment like this in a "quiet" workspace is not ideal...