TP-Link Unmanaged 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Desktop Switch, 802.3X Flow Control, 802.1p/DSCP QoS, Ideal for Small and Home Office with fanless design, Metal Casing, Plug and Play (TL-SG108-M2)

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QuTS hero is the operating system for high-end and enterprise QNAP NAS models. With Linux and ZFS, QuTS hero supports advanced data reduction technologies for further driving down costs and increasing reliablility of SSD (all-flash) storage. System Also running the router on the latest firmware of Asuswrt-Merlin. Desktop PC is an x570 Crosshair Hero VIII Wi-Fi (FWIW). torbjorn.lindgren said:If the installation as a whole (not just the cables) meets CAT-5e requirements the 2.5GBASE-T standard guarantees that it will work at up to 100M just as the 1000BASE-T standard guarantees it will work up to 100m. Overall, the switch is inexpensive, small, quiet, light, fanless, and you can mount it just about anywhere. The switch also auto-negotiates to 1 GbE if needed, so it's compatible with existing 1 GbE network hardware.

QNAP's switch is much more flexible: You can upgrade to 2.5 GbE speeds for your home network with existing Cat5e and Cat6 cabling with the same limit of (up to) 100m cable runs. The unit itself if fanless, which isn't surprising given its peak power consumption of 12W (2.4W per port), and it weighs in at a mere 2.05 lbs. The unit is quite small, too, with a 1.4 x 8 x 6 inch footprint. In small and medium-sized enterprises, as the volume of data increases, faster network transmission speeds are essential. Upgrading directly from 1G to 10G networks results in excessive performance, requiring extensive infrastructure replacements and thus escalating operational costs. 2.5 G switches can be directly deployed within existing 1G network architectures without replacing infrastructure, yet they elevate transmission speeds to 2.5Gbps. This ensures stable network performance and high-speed data transfers, even with substantial data loads. That's not cheap, but neither was my AX-11000 a year and half ago. Maybe I could sell my current AX11000 for the AX6000 which sounds/seems like a downgrade honestly, but it's not in this use case scenario anyway. T: Cat5 or later UTP(150 meter)100BASE-TX: Cat5 or later UTP(150 meter)2500/1000BASE-TX: Cat6 or later UTP(150 meter)InvalidError said:2.5GbE and 5GbE were created because most people and companies with in-wall/ceiling wiring don't want to replace wiring for 10GBase-T. I got it a week ago. I needed 4-ports at 2.5G with the 5th port to connect to the 1G network. It works great. If you went with a Raid 10 setup though you could bump that speed to ~400MB/s or higher by using the disk controllers in tandem to multiply the throughput. I have my DIY setup in this manner and a 5GE NIC in the server which can provide up to 625MB/s. ports on laptops, computers and standard office hardware is still very much in low adoption. 2.5GbE featured less than 1G, but it’s still ahead of 10GbE in consumer adoption by default

As mentioned earlier, upgrading from a 1G network to a 2.5G network does not require changing existing facilities. Compared to 10G switches, for small and medium-sized networks or home networks, 2.5 Gbe switches are more cost-effective. Upgrading from a 1G network to a 10G network requires rewiring and infrastructure replacement, while upgrading to a 2.5G network only requires replacing the switch. 2.5G provides a more suitable choice, and this cost-effectiveness has attracted many users to choose 2.5 Gbps switches. Applications of 2.5 GB Switch A potential workaround I'm exploring in the meantime? .... https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/Wired-Networking/Wired-Adapters/USB-C2500/ Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form

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But for a small amount more (the prices are coming down quite a bit now on 10GbE gear) you can future-proof and have a 10GbE switch ready for some day replacing wires, or for using on the shorter runs. Despite its growing popularity among hardware manufacturers, 2.5G technology is often overlooked. This is unfortunate, as it is becoming more common in computers and motherboards and is a cost-effective way to upgrade to multi-gigabit speeds. For example, 2.5G cards and dongles are reasonably priced, and 2.5Gbps speeds can be achieved with existing Cat5e cabling. TRENDnet has released an affordable unmanaged 2.5G switch, called the TEG-S380, which is an 8-port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch and part of the brand’s Multi-Gigabit Networking Solutions family.

I have tried so many different configurations (using at least CAT6A, CAT7 or CAT8 cables) of what to plug into what first. Currently I have the 2.5g port out of the S33 modem and into the 2.5g port on the AX11000 router. Then out of the AX11000 router's blue (WAN?) port and into one of the four 2.5g ports on the switch. Then out of the switch, I have a 2.5g port and cable running to my desktop PC's 2.5g onboard ethernet port. As for cables (nofanneeded asked), I was previously using direct-connect between 2 individual PC's (no switch) so I pre-bought CAT.7 and CAT.8 cables which work perfectly. TRENDnet’s Unmanaged 2.5G PoE+ Switches are a great solution to expand network bandwidth and alleviate traffic congestion. These switches are equipped with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which provide faster gigabit speeds of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. The switches come with durable metal enclosures and can be mounted on the wall for easy installation. The fanless design ensures low energy consumption and eliminates operating noise. These reliable and cost-effective 2.5G PoE+ switches can increase your network’s performance. Additionally, this PoE+ switch has a 55W total PoE power budget, which can supply up to 4 PoE+ devices with up to 30W per port.As I'm more or less just responding to myself at this point, at least it's sort of a working document of troubleshooting and finding solutions lol.

arrives in both Copper and Fibre, which is useful for diverse setups, but leads to a coin toss of more expensive 10G Copper base hardware vs 10G Fibre cables/transceiver high price point and complexity. 2.5GbE uses all the same hardware in place as traditional 1GbE and allows for improved sustainability and less waste I have an appointment for a field technician to come test the lines tomorrow. At least, I hope that's still on the schedule. Because I received some confusing automated call message after my tech support phone call(s) with India that said "Hello this is Comcast We are calling to advise you that our technicians identified and corrected and issue related to the service problem that you reported If your services are restored" - which wasn't and isn't true lol. I hope that as I make more connections in the IT world, I can figure crap out like this myself and help others. Currently I'm wondering if I'd benefit from getting a "better" NIC card i.e. Intel X550-T2 2-Port 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapter. I'm still not sure why or how it'd be helpful in this scenario of not being able to get those elusive 1200mbps speeds down, except that from what I read Intel makes some of the best NIC cards/adapters and generally have good driver support vs Realtek. But what do I know? I know nothing Jon Snow. What I know understand, or think I understand.... is that once you take that ethernet cable from the modem (that's tested/confirmed speeds at well over the 1.2gbps Xfinity plan) into the ASUS GT-AX11000, you're capped at 1gig no matter what you do. If you run the ethernet from the 2.5gbe port on the modem to the 2.5gbe port on the router, even if you plug a direct ethernet cable from router into your desktop PC for example (with a 2.5gbe Realtek on-board NIC), you're still capped at 1gbe no matter what. This is a much needed product in the marketplace, and IMHO the beginning of the 2.5G era as a reality.faster speeds refer to the speeds compared to standard 1G ports. The actual speeds may vary due to cable quality and type, client limitations, and environmental factors. Video transfer estimates are based on the minimum time needed when all relevant devices are performing at their maximum possible capacity. Actual transfer time is not guaranteed and will vary as a result of environmental factors, network conditions, and client limitations. Working Temperature: -10~55°CStorage Temperature: -40~75°CWorking Humidity: 10%~90%，non-condensingStorage Temperature: 5%~90%，non-condensingWorking Height: Maximum10,000 feetStorage heigh: Maximum 10,000 feet