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2.5 GbE switches with 10 GbE uplinks

Why choose them
2.5 GbE for the clients and one or two 10 GbE ports for the NAS, the server or the next switch.
The catch
SFP+ uplinks need modules or DAC cables; 10GBASE-T modules run hot.
In this groupPortsManagementMax powerGreat fit forPrice
MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN2 × SFP+ + 8 × 2.5 GbEManaged21 W2.5 GbE network, VLANs, Homelab core, 10-inch rack$219
QNAP QSW-2104-2T2 × 10 GbE + 4 × 2.5 GbEUnmanaged12 W2.5 GbE network, Silent—
Zyxel XMG-105HP1 × SFP+ + 5 × 2.5 GbEUnmanaged—2.5 GbE network, PoE—
TRENDnet TEG-S7622 × 10 GbE + 4 × 2.5 GbEUnmanaged12 W2.5 GbE network, Silent—

2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

Ports
2 × SFP+ + 8 × 2.5 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
21 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · VLANs · Homelab core · 10-inch rack

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

2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

QNAP QSW-2104-2T

Ports
2 × 10 GbE + 4 × 2.5 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
12 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · Silent

Four 2.5 GbE ports and two 10 GbE RJ45 ports, fanless and plug and play.

No reference price: check the storeRecommended

2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

Zyxel XMG-105HP

Ports
1 × SFP+ + 5 × 2.5 GbE
PoE
4 (70 W)
Max power
—

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · PoE

Five 2.5 GbE ports, four with PoE++ and 70 W, plus a 10 GbE SFP+ uplink, fanless.

No reference price: check the storeRecommended

2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

TRENDnet TEG-S762

Ports
2 × 10 GbE + 4 × 2.5 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
12 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · Silent

The same recipe as the QNAP QSW-2104-2T, 4 × 2.5 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE RJ45, in a metal case.

No reference price: check the storeRecommended