PoE switches are so noisy

Industry
Feb 18, 2026

Why is this network switch so loud? : r/homelab

So, i got my hands on a 16 port Gigabit switch, a D-link DES-1016d which had a broken power supply capacitor, which i replaced and

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Industry
Jun 22, 2026

Network switches are too loud (Cisco 2960s)

Hi, I have four 2960s switches in three different rooms - all are 48 ports and I am using roughly 300 watts of POE on each device.

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Industry
Feb 13, 2026

POE switches and noise

Perhaps ground exactly one end of the shielded cable, so that it shields but does not carry a current. Use a metal

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Industry
Mar 16, 2026

Looking at 8 and 16 port PoE switches

Hello, I''m looking at removing my 8 port hub in my closet/cupboard with a Ubiquiti switch. I will also get one of their APs. I was just

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Industry
Mar 28, 2026

PoE (Power over Ethernet cable) an electrically quiet way to link switches

The basic idea of this system is that your router is electrically noisy, so you want a switch between the router and your

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Industry
Oct 01, 2025

High pitch noise in USW-16/24/48-POE Gen2 switches

Hi, my USW-24-POE Gen 2 switch (fanless) seems to make a high pitch noise when the switch provides less than 12W to the

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Industry
Jun 25, 2026

Silent PoE Switches

I love PoE like everybody else here and everybody in the IT and AV markets, but I have started getting "irritated" when

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Industry
Sep 17, 2025

10 Best POE Switch – Reviews & Buying Guide

Discover the top POE switches with expert reviews and a comprehensive buying guide. Make informed decisions for

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Industry
Jul 01, 2026

Dampening noise from switch

I know the switch has 8 small fans that run 24/7 and it''s quite loud but I was wondering if there was any way to

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Industry
Oct 12, 2025

Solved: Re: High Fan Noise

You can try to remove PoE devices and reduce the temperature to reduce the fan speed, but otherwise it is

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Industry
Nov 26, 2025

Solved: Re: High Fan Noise

In addition to what Ronald mentioned, the fan speed is dynamically determined based on the switch temp and PoE

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Industry
May 24, 2026

TPLink PoE Switch noise

Hi all I am looking at getting a TPLink TL-SG2424P PoE switch. The only concern I have though is how noisy it will

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Industry
May 08, 2026

PC making loud noises ONLY when playing Path of Exile, help?

Like the title says, my PC only makes a really loud noise when I play Path of Exile. I tried lowering the settings, and then running

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Industry
Nov 18, 2025

PoE (Power over Ethernet cable) an electrically quiet way to link

This thread is for anyone who is interested in learning about or discussing or trying or reporting on their experience of

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Industry
Mar 03, 2026

I built a PoE-powered smart home network, and it''s quieter, cleaner

PoE makes better use of available LAN ports on compatible network switches. Instead of relying on a congested

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Industry
Jun 26, 2026

PoE Switch Reliability Improvement Checklist: Best Practices for Long

This article will walk you through troubleshooting PoE switch problems, address common issues, and a checklist for improving PoE

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Industry
Apr 09, 2026

Fanless PoE Switch vs PoE Switch with Fans, What''s

Are you struggling with choosing fanless PoE switches or PoE switches with fans? Or trying

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Industry
Aug 13, 2025

6 Essential Facts You Should Know About PoE Switches

This article addresses 6 essential facts about PoE switches: speed, power, and compatibility. It explores IEEE

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Industry
May 05, 2026

FortiSwitch 100 series POE/FPOE fan noise : r/fortinet

FortiSwitch 100 series POE/FPOE fan noise Looking for some feedback on fan noise on these switches after initial boot (when most

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Industry
Jun 30, 2026

Ubiquiti User Support Group | Hi everyone! | Facebook

What is a recommended replacement/upgrade from this switch? This is very noisy; constantly at 70% or higher fan

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Industry
Dec 09, 2025

Noise from PoE (power-over-ethernet) adapter

Just in case anyone else contemplates doing this, I swapped my RS&Boom to being powered by the PoE adapter

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Industry
Oct 25, 2025

PoE Switch (TL-SG3428MP) TOO LOUD...here''s my fix!

PoE Switch (TL-SG3428MP) TOO LOUD...here''s my fix! I just got my new TL-SG3428MP PoE switch. I had read other comments

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Industry
Mar 19, 2026

HP 1820-24G-POE+ Fan noise : r/homelab

I''ve got a small rack cabinet in the closet of what used to be my office, which contains the patch panels for the house, as well as the

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Industry
Feb 08, 2026

PoE Switch (TL-SG3428MP) TOO LOUD...here''s my fix!

I just got my new TL-SG3428MP PoE switch. I had read other comments about it being loud...and yep, WAY TOO LOUD from those

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Industry
Nov 25, 2025

Omada Managed Fanless PoE Switches

I have constructed and operated very noisy server rooms, so I am definitely attracted to the fanless products. Perhaps

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Industry
Sep 18, 2025

How To Choose Right PoE, PoE+, And PoE++ Switches?

This article is to introduce how to choose the right PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ switches step by step, along with some

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