Compact switch supporting 10Gbps connectivity
Compact switch supporting 10Gbps connectivity
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I wanted to share my experience setting up a 10GB connection for part of my network. It could offer some useful insights, though it’s not an inexpensive solution. I’m using a Netgear XS508M switch, which is a smaller model compared to the one I normally employ.
I’ve also explored other options:
- A Netgear XS505M, a compact version of the switch I typically use.
- An Intel X550 with a mix of T1 and T2 ports.
- A QNAP QNA-UC5G1T NAS upgrade.
- A NAS running at 5GB using one of the ports.
- A port linked to a 16-port 1GbE switch.
- A final connection to my router via the 5GB LAN port on a Netgear RAX120 router.
My setup involves three PCs connected through the switch using 10GB ports. One PC (my home lab server) occupies two ports with the X550-T2 NIC, while the NAS uses one port at 5GB. There’s also a dedicated port for the router on the switch’s 5GB LAN. I’m using gigabit fiber internet and chose the 10GbE option mainly because of heavy VM workloads and large file transfers in my lab.
My goal is to acquire a MacBook Pro adapter, weighing the pros and cons of another QNAP adapter at 5GB versus a Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE adapter. I’m hoping this overview might help others with similar needs.