2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN
- Ports
- 2 × SFP+ + 8 × 2.5 GbE
- PoE
- No
- Max power
- 21 W
Homelab core:Great fit
Eight 2.5 GbE ports, two 10 GbE SFP+ and full RouterOS management in a 200 mm metal box.
from $219 (list price)Highly recommended
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Gigabit
MikroTik CSS610-8G-2S+IN
- Ports
- 2 × SFP+ + 8 × 1 GbE
- PoE
- No
- Max power
- 11 W
Homelab core:Good
Eight gigabit ports and two 10 GbE SFP+ cages in a fanless metal box, for little money.
from $119 (list price)Good budget option