10G capable router and switch -- RJ45 version, no SFP+ ports

[negativzero]

Does this run warm or is manageable? Looking to get a relatively affordable unmanaged TP Link to upgrade

All 10gb switches will run hotter than 1GB equivalents due to the extra power draw required to run 10gb ports. Place it in a well ventilated area and it isn’t an issue. Wouldn’t put it in utility cabinet for example.

 

[prince_fan]

Got the Cloud Gateway Fiber! Such a nice little device - was so easy to replace my UDM Pro (backup config, restore config - just a few clicks and it was back up and running!). Saved half the space on my shelf since the UDM Pro is so wide.

Starhub -> UCG Fiber (SFP+ RJ45 module) -> Mikrotik CRS304-4XG-IN (10GB RJ45 Port) -> EB810v + other LAN stuff.

After connecting that up - now have available 4x 2.5gbit RJ45 ports on the UCG Fiber, 3x 10gbit RJ45 ports on the Mikrotik, and with the EB810v chained off the Mikrotik I can use its 10GB RJ45 LAN port in another room.

Just curious, what is the benefit of placing the switch (Mikrotik CRS304-4XG-IN) before your router(EB810v)?

Starhub -> UCG Fiber (SFP+ RJ45 module) -> Mikrotik CRS304-4XG-IN (10GB RJ45 Port) -> EB810v + other LAN stuff.

 

[kindredSG]

Just curious, what is the benefit of placing the switch (Mikrotik CRS304-4XG-IN) before your router(EB810v)?

Starhub -> UCG Fiber (SFP+ RJ45 module) -> Mikrotik CRS304-4XG-IN (10GB RJ45 Port) -> EB810v + other LAN stuff.

It's not acting as a router, it's in AP mode - the UCG is the only router. If I didn't use the Mikrotik I would only have 1x 10GB LAN port, so instead I patch in the living room port to the Mikrotik (think of the Mikrotik as providing 10GB ports to other rooms), and put the EB810v in the living room for better wifi coverage (and a few local LAN ports - e.g. my Mac Mini, NUC etc).

           ONT
            |
           UCG
       -----------
       |         |
  2.5gbit ports  | 10gbit
               Mikrotik
            -------------
            |     |     |
          Room1 Room2 Room3
            |           |
            PC      EB810v (WIFI)
                    --------
                    |      |
               Mac Mini   NUC

 

[TanKianW]

It's not acting as a router, it's in AP mode - the UCG is the only router. If I didn't use the Mikrotik I would only have 1x 10GB LAN port, so instead I patch in the living room port to the Mikrotik (think of the Mikrotik as providing 10GB ports to other rooms), and put the EB810v in the living room for better wifi coverage (and a few local LAN ports - e.g. my Mac Mini, NUC etc).

           ONT
            |
           UCG
       -----------
       |         |
  2.5gbit ports  | 10gbit
               Mikrotik
            -------------
            |     |     |
          Room1 Room2 Room3
            |           |
            PC      EB810v (WIFI)
                    --------
                    |      |
               Mac Mini   NUC

Are you running ROS or SwOS on your CRS304?

Take note that if you need IPv6, you may have to use ROS. Unless they have rectified that on the latest SwOS.

 

[kindredSG]

Are you running ROS or SwOS on your CRS304?

Take note that if you need IPv6, you may have to use ROS. Unless they have rectified that on the latest SwOS.

I didn't change anything - it's using ROS. I did make sure it was in bridge mode though, which if I recall essentially keeps the switch performance. I use its mgmt port for POE to power it and access the terminal/UI.

 

[TanKianW]

I didn't change anything - it's using ROS. I did make sure it was in bridge mode though, which if I recall essentially keeps the switch performance. I use its mgmt port for POE to power it and access the terminal/UI.

Then you are good to go.

 

[Lehnsherr]

I didn't change anything - it's using ROS. I did make sure it was in bridge mode though, which if I recall essentially keeps the switch performance. I use its mgmt port for POE to power it and access the terminal/UI.

clients connected to your microtik switch. Does it show up individually on the unifi OS?

 

[kindredSG]

clients connected to your microtik switch. Does it show up individually on the unifi OS?

In the context of IPs (Network -> Client Devices), yes, they all show up individually - with it showing which port on the UCG they are behind (which are mostly the same port since that's the one that the Mikrotik is connected to).

If I look at the Unifi Topology page it goes: Starhub -> UCG -> links to every client.

The dashboard, traffic analysis etc all see the individual clients (I guess it tracks them by IP).

 

[Lehnsherr]

In the context of IPs (Network -> Client Devices), yes, they all show up individually - with it showing which port on the UCG they are behind (which are mostly the same port since that's the one that the Mikrotik is connected to).

If I look at the Unifi Topology page it goes: Starhub -> UCG -> links to every client.

The dashboard, traffic analysis etc all see the individual clients (I guess it tracks them by IP).

Thx. Good to know. Might consider getting when it’s back in stock. But abit scare of ubiquiti after they abandoned the edgerouter series. Lol

 

[matt88]

Got the TP-Link TL-SX1008 to connect my entire house with 10gbps. Checked the box, its a v3 model now, and the fans are super quiet, compared to the earlier versions that were reviewed to be loud. The Cat6 cables in my walls are at least 13 years old by now, pleasantly surprised it can hit 10gbps on iperf too!


Now waiting for the UCG Fiber to be in stock locally before changing out the Starhub provided TP Link router since it is a POS.

Thanks! If you don't mind sharing, how much and where did you get it from?

Did you consider any other switches before you decided on this one?

 

[negativzero]

Thanks! If you don't mind sharing, how much and where did you get it from?

Did you consider any other switches before you decided on this one?

I got it from Carousell for $360 which is one of the lowest price for a 10gb switch with so many ports. Even China brand switches hard to find at this price.

I used to run a 18 port Cisco switch but it’s redundant now that I don’t need the managed functions, just a 10gb unmanaged switch is sufficient now.

 

[Wataru]

Bought the Hasivo S1100WP-8XGT-SE

paid slightly less than SGD 400, not bad for 8P 10G RJ45 Managed POE+ switch.

 

[guangzong]

Bought the Hasivo S1100WP-8XGT-SE

paid slightly less than SGD 400, not bad for 8P 10G RJ45 Managed POE+ switch.

May i ask if the fans are noisy? They seem small (slightly lower than 1U).

 

[Wataru]

May i ask if the fans are noisy? They seem small (slightly lower than 1U).

They are audible if you are within 1 to 2 feet of it, but at least it's not high-RPM high-pitch screeching that you hear in 1U servers

No choice, 8P 10G RJ45 switch need active cooling due to the higher power and heat from 10G ports and connections.

My current total power draw on this switch with what I have is around 38W. On my previous Mercury SE109P 8P 2.5G POE switch, the power draw was around 23W

 

[zzxxzzxx]

 

[Wataru]

Wow Dlink is absolutely price bombing here. It's the cheapest way to get a router with 10G WAN and 10G LAN

 

[xiaofan]

IMHO not really worth it at S$199 if compared to TP-Link HB710 from Starhub at S$192 (can be lower at Carousell, dumped by Starhub users), unless you value the extra 1G ports.

TP-Link HB710 --> triband BE18000, 1GB RAM, dual 10G ports, midrange quad-core Arm Cortex A53 CPU at 1.5GHz (IPQ5322 or IPQ5332)

D-Link DPN-BE7212GR --> dual band BE7200 (no 6GHz band), 512MB RAM, dual 10G ports and quad 1G ports, low end dual core Arm Cortex A53 1.2GHz CPU.
https://www.dlink.com.sg/Downloads/DPN-BE7212GR/datasheet/DPN-BE7212GR_Datasheet-v6.pdf

 

[zzxxzzxx]

IMHO not really worth it at S$199 if compared to TP-Link HB710 from Starhub at S$192 (can be lower at Carousell, dumped by Starhub users), unless you value the extra 1G ports.

TP-Link HB710 --> triband BE18000, 1GB RAM, dual 10G ports, midrange quad-core Arm Cortex A53 CPU at 1.5GHz (IPQ5322 or IPQ5332)

D-Link DPN-BE7212GR --> dual band BE7200 (no 6GHz band), 512MB RAM, dual 10G ports and quad 1G ports, low end dual core Arm Cortex A53 1.2GHz CPU.
https://www.dlink.com.sg/Downloads/DPN-BE7212GR/datasheet/DPN-BE7212GR_Datasheet-v6.pdf

Triband wins dualband

if the HB710 have at least 2 1G LAN port. It will be the clear winner.

 

[The_King]

IMHO not really worth it at S$199 if compared to TP-Link HB710 from Starhub at S$192 (can be lower at Carousell, dumped by Starhub users), unless you value the extra 1G ports.

TP-Link HB710 --> triband BE18000, 1GB RAM, dual 10G ports, midrange quad-core Arm Cortex A53 CPU at 1.5GHz (IPQ5322 or IPQ5332)

D-Link DPN-BE7212GR --> dual band BE7200 (no 6GHz band), 512MB RAM, dual 10G ports and quad 1G ports, low end dual core Arm Cortex A53 1.2GHz CPU.
https://www.dlink.com.sg/Downloads/DPN-BE7212GR/datasheet/DPN-BE7212GR_Datasheet-v6.pdf

just saw your this post

TP-Link HB710 is better but it lack the extra LAN port, if add extra 1 or 2 it be winner, else -BE7212GR is better choice for me i using it as wifi (also as backup for pfsense when the hardware goes down)

or do you think get TP-Link HB710 then get a 2 or 3 port switch?

 

[xiaofan]

just saw your this post

TP-Link HB710 is better but it lack the extra LAN port, if add extra 1 or 2 it be winner, else -BE7212GR is better choice for me i using it as wifi (also as backup for pfsense when the hardware goes down)

or do you think get TP-Link HB710 then get a 2 or 3 port switch?

If you use it as a WiFi AP, just wondering why you still need the switch? What are the wired devices? 1Gbps or 2.5Gbps or even 10Gbps capable?

I may be biased but I see no point of getting the D-Link, even for your use case, HB710 plus a switch will be way better. There are quite some cheap 2.5G switches from China below S$50, with 4 ports 2.5G and two 10G SFP+ ports.