Consumer 10GbE discussion

Totally depends on the module - SR optics are 0.6-0.9w each, old school 10GbE was 8-10w, new modules ~2.5w for 30m units.

 

Has anyone seen a decent L3 SFP+ switch for home use that's not absurdly priced?

I want to add some 10gb to my core of my network

 

check back to my previous couple of posts. got one very recently.

 

Oh that is super helpful, thank you! That'll learn me for not looking back, what you were accomplishing is very similar to what I wanted. When you say the pricier managed one, was that the ONT-S508CL-12S instead of ONT-S508CL-8S?

How are you finding the temperatures a few days in too, and fussyness with SFP modules?

 

I got the ONT-S508CL-8S. the original link at the time has a (iirc) 8-port unmanaged 10GE switch in the listing too.

I got SFPs from ONTi too. I needed more, and figure may as well avoid any issues.

I've got a cisco 1GE module, and an Intel 10GE one, I'll stick those in and see if it complains.

 

did NOT like the cisco 1GE SFP. didn't detect anything.

no problems with the Intel 10GE. detected, got temp, optical and electrical power readings.


temps are about the same, but doesn't appear to be a problem. no stability issues.

 

Legend, thanks! I might have to order similar

Yeah I had wondered if that was the case, the way you wordered it sounded like there was an unmanaged one but it didn't seem to be an option anymore

 

Does anyone have concerns using travel adapters on the Ali stuff? I grabbed the Xiaomi one I posted earlier mainly because it mention AU adapter -- but it was just a travel thing not a proper wart
So I might as well have grabbed one of these vvvv

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007619466787.html? -
ONT-S207CW-62TS-SE,
ONTI-MINI 6-port intelligent switch, 2 * 10G SFP+L2- 2.5Gbps web device, hosted switch, 6 L2- ports, 2.5Gbps - $66.99

 

I swap the power supply entirely. they're often not certified to standards(AUSNZ or CE or american) so not trustworthy.

and travel adaptors don't trust them at all (outside of short term use when you are travelling and are supervising them). more connection points for resistance to creep in.

if the power supply is good (standards approved) and it's just the power cable, I'll swap it. I'll look to buy things that either take standard DC barrel plugs, or use a standard AC socket (e.g C14, cloverleaf etc.) so you can just swap to an Aus cable.

 

Well yeah, boomer switches.

 

Same here. No end of 12v bricks from dead tplink/netgear/other stuff.

 

Indeed usually even the IEC cables (whether c5, c7, or c13) usually don't meet aus standards either. Every time I've had one test and tagged it's at best *borderline* passed. They use utterly shit insulation and underspecced wire gauge

 

it's easy and (relatively) cheap to source one locally. I just head to my bin of old cables, and there's always more than I remember (I'm sure they breed - it's not cause I buy too much stuff).

 

MikroTik CRS309-1G-8S+

Under $500, full L3, I put one in my lab about a year ago with Cisco 10GB SFP's and haven't had any issues

 

most stuff is 12V and its easy enough to get your own walwart, honestly thou i try to avoid walwarts as a whole and got for a bigger switch with a internal switch mode psu and then its just changing the IEC cable or figure 8 cable. warts are warts for a reason problematic on power rails.

 

got something a while back. came with a cheap nasty (and non-compliant) power cord, swapped that out, but cracked it open to check the insides, and it had a nice meanwell PSU in it.

 

Doubt there is any issues with those travel adapters, it is a simple piece of plastic and metal. What I dont like is it makes the "adapter taller"

I run all my 5v to 12v devices in the cabinet (modem/router/rpi/2xswitchs) with 5 port usb charger using below usb 5v to 9v/12v converters

over 1amp https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007384217437.html
1 amp https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007308552268.html

rgeek has a decent name and been around for decades

Some might say it is inefficient but how much worse can it be (likely better I think using a quality charger) than having a bunch of 240v to DC adapters.

 

I used to run all the various devices with one of these: https://www.jaycar.com.au/65w-5v-6a-12v-3a-dual-output-power-supply/p/MP3299
but now I just made a custom breakout for one of these instead since it's already in the cabinet running the core VM PC: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/35146/corsair-sf450-sfx-gold-modular-450w-power-supply
The power draw of the 5/12v devices is so comparatively low it disappears into the efficiency curve of the PSU.

 

If I was buying new, def a possibility. likely more efficient too. But those 5v to 12v cables are so easy to use, if one have an old unused multiport charger.

 

12v rail with buck down for the minor voltages. I recommend Anderson power poles for your connectors.