MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs QNAP QSW-2104-2T
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Our verdict
Editorial opinionOur verdict
The CRS310 is a full managed switch with eight 2.5 GbE ports and two SFP+ cages, but has a fan. The QSW-2104-2T is silent and plug and play with 10 GbE on RJ45, but only six ports and no VLANs. Homelab with VLANs: CRS310. A quiet desk with a 10 GbE NAS: QNAP.
| Factual data | MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN | QNAP QSW-2104-2T |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2 × SFP+ + 8 × 2.5 GbEAdvantage | 2 × 10 GbE + 4 × 2.5 GbE |
| Total ports | 10More | 6 |
| Management | Managed | Unmanaged |
| VLANs | YesAdvantage | No |
| PoE output | No | No |
| Max power (without PoE) | 21 W | 12 WAdvantage |
| Cooling | Fan | Fanless (silent) |
| Size | 200 × 206.1 × 44 mm | 180 × 145 × 34 mm |
| Price from | $219 | — |
What each one is good forDerived from the specs
| Uses | MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN | QNAP QSW-2104-2T |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 GbE network | Great fit8 RJ45 ports at 2.5 GbE or faster | Great fit6 RJ45 ports at 2.5 GbE or faster |
| 10 GbE | Good2 × SFP+ (DAC cables or modules, sold apart) | Good2 × 10 GbE RJ45 (Cat6 cable) |
| VLANs | Great fit802.1Q tagged VLANs | Not suitableUnmanaged: it passes tagged traffic but cannot assign VLANs to ports |
| PoE | Not suitableNo PoE ports | Not suitableNo PoE ports |
| Homelab core | Great fit10 ports, VLANs | LimitedNo VLANs: fine to add ports, not to be the centre of the network |
| 10-inch rack | Great fitThe maker sells a 10-inch rack kit for it | Good180 mm wide: fits on a 10-inch shelf |
| Silent | LimitedHas a fan: audible in a quiet room | Great fitNo fan |