10Gbe switch
10Gbe switch
The device you connect into your switch's SFP+ enclosure could be a fiber optic transceiver, a fixed copper transceiver, or something similar such as the one shown below—like a transceiver with an RJ45 port. https://www.amazon.com/10GBASE-T-Transce...B06XQBFHNL
I understand fiber can reach walls. You should use cables designed for wall installation. Dual fiber cables are typically recommended. You’re planning multiple connections—seven rooms, a ceiling AP on the second floor, and a NAS with 10G speed. With your current 1.4Gbps connection, assigning each room its own 10G link makes sense for optimal performance. A Gigabit Ethernet switch with at least one 10G port will work well. The location of the internet modem is still pending, depending on available space and whether additional cabling can be added.
fiber connections can be installed along walls but are tricky to set up. The Mikrotik 10GBE switch option is available at a budget-friendly price, offering four SFP+ switches. Alternatively, you can find a suitable model on https://eu.store.ui.com/collections/unif...ex-xg-beta, which features five RJ45 ports and 10GBE for a reasonable cost. I’m aware D-link offers eight-gigabit options, while Asus provides an affordable two-port 10GbE with six ports supporting 1000Mbps. Keep in mind that if you need higher capacity, you’ll likely require a Tier 1 switch to handle the distribution without performance loss.
I reside in the United States, not Europe. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding in the translation of my final words.
The important factor is the switch model, not the specific retailer...
I don’t have the configuration you’re aiming for, but I’m using a MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN with RJ45 adapters. A suitable option like the one linked converts the 10G SFP+ port to a 10G RJ45 port. MikroTik devices offer good value for high-speed connectivity.
Please review the official guidelines, which specify that only two 10G RJ45 transceivers are permitted for this device because of insufficient cooling and possible power demands. Using more than two may be discouraged due to cooling concerns.
I finally understood what I needed was clearly in front of me. I’m planning to emulate Linus’ approach with the MikroTik CRS312-4C+8XG-RM. It took several viewings of his video before I spotted the key details in the description. The 8-Multi-Gig RJ-45 and four combo multi-gig ports are sufficient for my main backbone switch.
With a larger budget, I might run both CAT 7 and Fiber to ensure the network stays future-proof. I could also consider TP-LINK’s new multi-gig switch featuring 8x2.5G and 2x10G SPF+ ports per room, allowing gaming PCs to take full advantage of our roughly 1.4Gbps connection that occasionally gets boosted by the ISP.
Edited June 2, 2021 by chuckthetekkie
I reviewed some sections of the manual, though not the specific part you mentioned. Good to know—I’m currently testing just one RJ45 and one fiber optic transceiver. Appreciate the warning!