Which Switch To Buy? (24-48 Port - Quiet/Fanless) - Please help

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Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good network switch.
I am looking for a managed 24-48 port switch in order to connect everything in the house using LAN Cat6.

Items being connected: Computers, TVs, Printers, TiVos, AP, Gaming Consoles, IP Cameras.

The unit will be stored in a closet which is in a guestroom/office (will have a pull out bed), so it needs to be fairly quiet.

I am not sure if the door to the closet will be a slotted door or a full door, so not sure which way to go with that either for ventilation purposes.

I am also not sure if I should go with 2x24 or just get 1x48 switch.

Please advise your thoughts as well as which one to go with for it being quiet.
I also read that there are some fanless ones, but not sure if those are any good/reliable.

 
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RealBeast

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RealBeast

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It is a surprisingly quiet little fan, I expected to remove them from several installs but didn't have to, not like some of the loud small fans it is low CFM.