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TP-Link · 2.5 GbE

TP-Link TL-SG108-M2

Recommended

Eight 2.5 GbE ports in a fanless metal case.

Ports
8 × 2.5 GbE
Management
Unmanaged
PoE
No

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · Silent

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Researched from manufacturer data and public reviews; not tested by us.· Last reviewed Oct 29, 2026

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What it is good for

Derived from the specs

Our rules applied to its specs. The reasons come from the data in the specification table. How the verdicts are decided

  • 2.5 GbE networkGreat fit
    • 8 RJ45 ports at 2.5 GbE or faster
  • 10 GbENot suitable
    • No 10 GbE port
  • VLANsNot suitable
    • Unmanaged: it passes tagged traffic but cannot assign VLANs to ports
  • PoENot suitable
    • No PoE ports
  • Homelab coreLimited
    • No VLANs: fine to add ports, not to be the centre of the network
  • 10-inch rackNot suitable
    • 226 mm wide: too wide for a 10-inch rack (222 mm inside)
  • SilentGreat fit
    • No fan
    • 8.45 W at most without PoE

Where to buy

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Overview

Editorial opinion

Best for: A whole desk or small homelab on 2.5 GbE, without configuration.

Editorial opinionWould we buy it today?

Yes for eight 2.5 GbE devices; if one is a 10 GbE NAS, a switch with SFP+ is better.

Pros and cons

Editorial opinion

Pros

  • 8 × 2.5 GbE
  • Fanless, 8.45 W at most

Cons

  • No VLANs
  • No 10 GbE uplink
  • 226 mm: just too wide for a 10-inch shelf

Specifications

Factual data
General
Manufacturer
TP-Link
Management
Unmanaged (plug and play)
Form factor
Wide desktop (over 22 cm)
Availability
On sale
Ports
2.5 GbE RJ45
8
Switching capacity
40 Gbps
Jumbo frames
12 KB
Power over Ethernet
PoE output ports
None
Can be powered by PoE
No
Management
How it is managed
None: plug and play
Power, cooling and size
Power input
12 V DC adapter
Power supply
External adapter
Max power (without PoE output)
8.5 W
Cooling
Fanless (silent)
Case
Metal
10-inch rack
No rack kit
Wall mounting
Yes
Size (W × D × H)
226 × 131 × 35 mm

Source: Manufacturer specifications

Measured

Factual data

Measured values with their source. We never invent figures.

No measured values yet.

Alternatives

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

Eight 2.5 GbE ports plus 10 GbE uplinks and VLANs