Link your web server to your home router using an SFP module.
Link your web server to your home router using an SFP module.
You have a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter ER-4 with three RJ45 ports already in use. You're looking to link your web server directly to the router on its dedicated network, leaving only the SFP port available. You're seeking guidance on compatible SFP cables and modules, especially since you're new to this setup. Additionally, you need a PCIe SFP card that fits your Supermicro X10SLL-F motherboard. Let me know if you'd like more details!
Did you see what Ubiquiti mentioned? Are you certain? Wouldn't it be better to just connect an unmanaged 5 or 8 port gigabit switch to the ER-4 and stop there? I think this would cost less than using SFP, particularly since you haven't reached gigabit speeds yet.
The web server will be accessible over the internet. It should remain separate on its dedicated network.
Have you handled managed switches before? If yes, or if you're open to it, would you prefer using VLANs instead?
I agree with your approach. Each port on EdgeRouters can be adjusted separately. I would assign LAN and WLAN to the switch and configure a free port on the ER-4 for the server. Also, have you checked out the Ubiquiti link?
All three Ethernet connections are in use since I’m running my wireless separately. Yes, the link you shared was really useful, thank you. Eth0: WAN Eth1: LAN 192.168.1.0/24 Eth2: Wireless LAN (WLAN) 172.16.1.0/24 SFP: Direct link to web host and likely uses 10.0.0.0/24 I discovered the Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S SFP PCIe adapter appears on my motherboard’s compatible list. It’s a dual 10 Gbps SFP+ card, though I was hoping it would work with my switch and Ubiquiti DAC.