I got two old power over Ethernet (PoE) switches for free not too long ago. I have a small  16 -port switch, and a large 24-port switch. The problem with both of them is after running nonstop for 15 years the fans stopped working. An easy fix, just it’s a real pain waiting for new fans to ship from China. The large one basically has the same problem, but I heard that it had problems with the actual Ethernet switch part. If it’s not something the reset button can fix it might have to go in the salvage bin. I will give you an update once the fans come and I put then in the switch. In case you were wondering they are not gigabit switches, but they should be fast enough for me.

The top of the switches

The top of the battery backup.

This is the inside of the switches, in case you wanted to see it.

I also got a battery backup out of the deal.