2.5 gram switch

ApeBarrel
Member

214

03-31-2021, 03:00 AM

Looking for a budget-friendly switch with enough ports for at least three 2.5G connections. I need to upgrade between my NAS, virtualization server, and editing rig. Most options I found cost over $400, which is too much. I’m hoping to find something under $200. If none are available, I might connect two devices directly to the NAS. Let me know if anyone has suggestions.

ApeBarrel

03-31-2021, 03:00 AM #1

dniznemac
Senior Member

555

03-31-2021, 08:48 AM

I'll connect directly. Alternatively, you can use a more affordable 10G switch such as MikroTik and add some 10G base transceivers.

dniznemac

03-31-2021, 08:48 AM #2

I'll connect directly. Alternatively, you can use a more affordable 10G switch such as MikroTik and add some 10G base transceivers.

Wapr
Member

04-01-2021, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out.

Wapr

04-01-2021, 10:54 AM #3

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out.

MettaloCaft
Senior Member

396

04-01-2021, 11:23 AM

The Mikrotik model also supports mGig receivers when you already have 2.5 Gbps NICs. They shared this product here: https://mikrotik.com/product/crs305_1g_4s_in, which seems to match your needs.

MettaloCaft

04-01-2021, 11:23 AM #4

The Mikrotik model also supports mGig receivers when you already have 2.5 Gbps NICs. They shared this product here: https://mikrotik.com/product/crs305_1g_4s_in, which seems to match your needs.

julien190901
Member

192

04-05-2021, 05:34 PM

@beersykins Yeah, i already have a couple of nics currently. That looks like it might work well just need sfp to rj45 connectors.

julien190901

04-05-2021, 05:34 PM #5

@beersykins Yeah, i already have a couple of nics currently. That looks like it might work well just need sfp to rj45 connectors.

TheBionicSheep
Member

04-05-2021, 08:26 PM

In the documentation it mentions support for only two modules because of power limitations, which could be a less ideal option.

TheBionicSheep

04-05-2021, 08:26 PM #6

In the documentation it mentions support for only two modules because of power limitations, which could be a less ideal option.

MrLeonardo
Junior Member

04-05-2021, 09:27 PM

Great shot! I'll continue monitoring. Could end up connecting them right away. Appreciate the heads-up on that one.

MrLeonardo

04-05-2021, 09:27 PM #7

Great shot! I'll continue monitoring. Could end up connecting them right away. Appreciate the heads-up on that one.