We take a look at four switch models and show why these are the best 2.5GbE and 10GbE switches for the homelab, home, and office. With pricing in the $95-130 range and many options to choose from, we dig into these switches and how they work. This is the best cheap #homelab switch out there.
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Where to Find The Unit We Purchased
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- MokerLink - https://amzn.to/3BfDlb4
- Sodola - https://amzn.to/3HYOfpq
- NICGIGA - https://amzn.to/3LTC5zf
- Horaco on AliExpress (long shipping times): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdnN7it
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Timestamps
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00:00 Introduction and Pricing Levels
02:06 Unboxing
04:48 Hardware Overview
07:33 Diagram of Realtek Switch Chips
08:36 Power Consumption and Noise
10:44 Performance
11:09 Key Lessons Learned - 4 of the Same
11:33 Amazon vs. AliExpress Brands and Pricing
13:53 The Scary One-Time Bug
14:36 A Call to Vendors on 2.5GbE Switches
16:09 Wrap-up
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Other STH Content Mentioned in this Video
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- Ultimate 2.5GbE Switch Guide: https://youtu.be/brQUwucJLtg
- Updated Ultimate 2.5GbE Mega Round-up STH Main Site: https://www.servethehome.com/the-ultimate-cheap-2-5gbe-switch-mega-round-up-qnap-netgear-hasivo-mokerlink-trendnet-zyxel-tp-link/
- TP-Link TL-SH1008 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkicPEDoLE
- Hasivo S1100P-8GT Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jt6U1IWAA
- TRENDnet TEG-S380 and TEG-S350 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YetKfMcdZj4
- Netgear MS108UP Review: https://www.servethehome.com/netgear-ms108up-review-8-port-poe-and-poe-2-5gbe-switch/
- Netgear MS105 Review: https://www.servethehome.com/netgear-ms105-5-port-2-5gbe-switch-review/
- MikroTik CRS504-4XQ-IN: https://youtu.be/UhBsroF78qg
- MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Review: https://youtu.be/I4sUWO61VsU