----- Original Message ----- From: "Gilles Detillieux" grdetil@scrc.umanitoba.ca
We're using OvisLink SW-800 mini 8-port 10/100 switches on a couple spots on our net here in Physiology, and they've been trouble-free so far (about 2 months). They too have the automatic crossover on all ports, which is a nice feature. Based on my experience, I'd expect that their 16-port product would be a safe bet too, though I wouldn't have too many concerns about any of the brands you mention above. The power adapter is a bit on the large size for the 8-port model (heavier than the switch itself) so you'd want to put it at the end of a power bar.
I'm using the Ovislink mini 5-port and mini 8-port as well as the Ovislink SR-401E and SR-801E routers. I've been happy with the performance of all of them. However, I did run into one occurrence where all network traffic stopped while the system was under heavy load. While trying to find the cause of the problem, I discovered that the mini routers were extremely warm. I placed a fan blowing towards them, and within seconds, everything was back to normal. This might be something you want to watch for...