Which switch supports 2.5GbE or 5GbE speeds?
Which switch supports 2.5GbE or 5GbE speeds?
I've been studying for several days, yet I struggled to locate what I needed... My goal is a switch with a minimum of three Ethernet connections offering at least 2.5GbE under $200, or an excellent router priced near $300. Most available options provide two 10GbE ports plus numerous 1GbE ports for around $200, but I require at least three high-speed connections. (One for the server, one for my personal PC, and another for my wife's.) I was thrilled when I discovered the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000, but it only includes a single 2.5GbE port. I've checked models like the Netgear GS110EMX, which fits perfectly, yet it lacks one high-speed port (it has two 10GbE and eight 1GbE). If anyone knows of any useful solution, please let me know. For those interested: We have two PCs in our office with 1GbE (planning to upgrade cards), plus other devices needing only 1GbE. The router and modem are in the same room as the new switch, and CAT6 cables can be easily connected within 3 to 5 meters. (CAT5e might also work.) I’m currently setting up a home server with a 4x12TB HDD RAID 10 that needs fast access from our two office PCs—200 to 300MB/s per machine is ideal, more is nice. A 2.5GbE connection to each PC and 5GbE to the server would let both run at full RAID speed. 10GbE would be future-proof but excessive. The server is in another room, and the cable length is likely under 20 meters. Presently I use a single CAT5e cable to the server room, which also houses the switch for the rest of the house. I’m considering switching to a direct CAT6a connection from the server to the office switch during this upgrade, giving the server its dedicated high-speed line, while the rest of the house uses a shared CAT5e cable. My wish list: - A new switch/router with at least three 2.5GbE ports or more (1 extra 1GbE is great, $200–300) - Three PCIe 2.5GbE Ethernet cards ($30–100 each) - CAT6a cable and additional hardware as needed. Thanks a lot!
New mGig devices are launching, though they tend to cost more than standard 10GbE setups. It appears models like the CRS317 from Mikrotik can handle multiple speed SFP options, as shown on their website.
Consider the Netgear MS510TX if you enjoyed the GS110EMX. Its port options could meet your needs. While it isn't fully fanless like the GS, it aims to operate quietly.