I received the "Silent Angel" Bonn N8 Ethernet Network Switch yesterday and plan to hook it up today.
My question is whether to connect it close to my router or close to my server? The router and server are connected by a 35-foot Ethernet cable.
If close to the router I can use my HD Plex LPS that is powering my router to also power the switch, but if close to the server then I would have a very short cable from the switch to the server and would probably use the Bonn N8 PS to power the switch. If close to the server, I can plug the Bonn's PS into my Isoclean 60A3 II power filter. Otherwise, if the switch is close to the server, I can use the router's own power supply to power the router, and move the Plex LPS close to my server, plug it into the Isoclean 60A3 II, and use it to power the switch. Any clear direction or do I need to do some trial and error? Which option do you guys presume would be best? Thanks
My question is whether to connect it close to my router or close to my server? The router and server are connected by a 35-foot Ethernet cable.
If close to the router I can use my HD Plex LPS that is powering my router to also power the switch, but if close to the server then I would have a very short cable from the switch to the server and would probably use the Bonn N8 PS to power the switch. If close to the server, I can plug the Bonn's PS into my Isoclean 60A3 II power filter. Otherwise, if the switch is close to the server, I can use the router's own power supply to power the router, and move the Plex LPS close to my server, plug it into the Isoclean 60A3 II, and use it to power the switch. Any clear direction or do I need to do some trial and error? Which option do you guys presume would be best? Thanks