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If you hook up the DAS to your PC you can still share the drives across the network but, if the PC shuts off then the drives will of course not be shared. If you need speed though DAS to the PC will give you at least 5gbps or 10gbps at a cheaper price than upgrading the network to hit those speeds. Overall, the switch is inexpensive, small, quiet, light, fanless, and you can mount it just about anywhere. The switch also auto-negotiates to 1 GbE if needed, so it's compatible with existing 1 GbE network hardware. Wi-Fi 6 technology is currently the preferred choice for home and enterprise networks, and the role of 2.5 Gbps switches in this context is indispensable. 1G switches, due to their maximum transmission speed of 1Gbps, are insufficient for Wi-Fi 6, and 10G switches, typically used in data centers and large enterprises, have excessive transmission speeds and are not commonly found in Wi-Fi 6 technology-supported network environments. For small and medium-sized enterprises as well as home networks, 2.5G is undoubtedly a better choice. Its 2.5Gbps transmission speed matches Wi-Fi 6 technology, ensuring faster data transmission speeds and reduced network latency.
I got it a week ago. I needed 4-ports at 2.5G with the 5th port to connect to the 1G network. It works great. I have tried so many different configurations (using at least CAT6A, CAT7 or CAT8 cables) of what to plug into what first. Currently I have the 2.5g port out of the S33 modem and into the 2.5g port on the AX11000 router. Then out of the AX11000 router's blue (WAN?) port and into one of the four 2.5g ports on the switch. Then out of the switch, I have a 2.5g port and cable running to my desktop PC's 2.5g onboard ethernet port. This is a much needed product in the marketplace, and IMHO the beginning of the 2.5G era as a reality. Like an idiot, I spent good money on the GT-AX11000. That kind of money SHOULD in theory get you the best tech available at the time. I'm not sure if there were other routers available at the time of the GT-AX11000 release that would have been capable to solve this problem or not but now I know there are. Or at least I think there are. For example, the ASUS GT-AX6000 advertises "flexible network ports functions" i.e. DUAL 2.5g ethernet ports! You'd think that would solve this problem and be able to give my hardwired desktop PC the full speed I'm paying for while also broadcasting that signal speed over wifi to any devices capable of utilizing it as well. Here's a cool picture:
I hope that as I make more connections in the IT world, I can figure crap out like this myself and help others. Currently I'm wondering if I'd benefit from getting a "better" NIC card i.e. Intel X550-T2 2-Port 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapter. I'm still not sure why or how it'd be helpful in this scenario of not being able to get those elusive 1200mbps speeds down, except that from what I read Intel makes some of the best NIC cards/adapters and generally have good driver support vs Realtek. But what do I know? I know nothing Jon Snow. QuTS hero is the operating system for high-end and enterprise QNAP NAS models. With Linux and ZFS, QuTS hero supports advanced data reduction technologies for further driving down costs and increasing reliablility of SSD (all-flash) storage. System I verified I can get 1300 and nearly 1400 mbps speeds when I run the 2.5ge port on the S33 modem straight to my desktop PC. I've also verified I can break over 1gbps Wi-Fi speeds on various PC devices (desktop, laptop) and mobile phones when plugged into the 2.5g port on the router, but then anything hardwired is capped at 900-something MBPS. In surveillance solutions, camera quality and latency are critical considerations. For cameras, higher resolutions and lower latency indicate the reliability of a surveillance system. Achieving higher resolutions and lower latency necessitates higher transmission speeds. Traditional 1G PoE switches fail to deliver sufficient performance, while 10G PoE switches, although capable, come with significantly higher costs. The introduction of 2.5G PoE switches resolves this challenge. They not only increase transmission speeds by 2.5 times but also require no modifications to the existing 1G network infrastructure, enabling direct deployment. Moreover, 2.5 Gbe switches are more economical than 10G switches. Implementing 2.5 Gbps switches ensures cost-effectiveness while enabling real-time transmission of high-definition videos, providing clearer and more reliable surveillance footage.
QTS is the operating system for entry- and mid-level QNAP NAS. WIth Linux and ext4, QTS enables reliable storage for everyone with versatile value-added features and apps, such as snapshots, Plex media servers, and easy access of your personal cloud. System As mentioned earlier, upgrading from a 1G network to a 2.5G network does not require changing existing facilities. Compared to 10G switches, for small and medium-sized networks or home networks, 2.5 Gbe switches are more cost-effective. Upgrading from a 1G network to a 10G network requires rewiring and infrastructure replacement, while upgrading to a 2.5G network only requires replacing the switch. 2.5G provides a more suitable choice, and this cost-effectiveness has attracted many users to choose 2.5 Gbps switches. Applications of 2.5 GB Switch As I'm more or less just responding to myself at this point, at least it's sort of a working document of troubleshooting and finding solutions lol. You need to manually change a couple of settings on the NIC (within W10 at least), Network Connections > Properties > Configure > Advanced > Jumbo Frame . Also in the "Advanced" section you may need to set "Speed and duplex" to "2.5Gbps Full Duplex" (shouldn't be needed, but if the detected speed drops to 1G and you know that the cables are good you may need this). T: Cat5 or later UTP(150 meter)100BASE-TX: Cat5 or later UTP(150 meter)2500/1000BASE-TX: Cat6 or later UTP(150 meter)Modem: (Motorola) ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gigabit Cable Modem with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port Despite its growing popularity among hardware manufacturers, 2.5G technology is often overlooked. This is unfortunate, as it is becoming more common in computers and motherboards and is a cost-effective way to upgrade to multi-gigabit speeds. For example, 2.5G cards and dongles are reasonably priced, and 2.5Gbps speeds can be achieved with existing Cat5e cabling. TRENDnet has released an affordable unmanaged 2.5G switch, called the TEG-S380, which is an 8-port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch and part of the brand’s Multi-Gigabit Networking Solutions family. DAS might be the cheaper option as stated. You can probably even hook it up to the router with the USB cable and have network access to it if it's configured just as individual disks or JBOD.
I have an appointment for a field technician to come test the lines tomorrow. At least, I hope that's still on the schedule. Because I received some confusing automated call message after my tech support phone call(s) with India that said "Hello this is Comcast We are calling to advise you that our technicians identified and corrected and issue related to the service problem that you reported If your services are restored" - which wasn't and isn't true lol. Most of the DAS units though top out at 200-220MB/s for some reason and they're all in the same ballpark for price. TRENDnet’s Unmanaged 2.5G PoE+ Switches are a great solution to expand network bandwidth and alleviate traffic congestion. These switches are equipped with 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, which provide faster gigabit speeds of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. The switches come with durable metal enclosures and can be mounted on the wall for easy installation. The fanless design ensures low energy consumption and eliminates operating noise. These reliable and cost-effective 2.5G PoE+ switches can increase your network’s performance. Additionally, this PoE+ switch has a 55W total PoE power budget, which can supply up to 4 PoE+ devices with up to 30W per port. arrives in both Copper and Fibre, which is useful for diverse setups, but leads to a coin toss of more expensive 10G Copper base hardware vs 10G Fibre cables/transceiver high price point and complexity. 2.5GbE uses all the same hardware in place as traditional 1GbE and allows for improved sustainability and less waste
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faster speeds refer to the speeds compared to standard 1G ports. The actual speeds may vary due to cable quality and type, client limitations, and environmental factors. But for a small amount more (the prices are coming down quite a bit now on 10GbE gear) you can future-proof and have a 10GbE switch ready for some day replacing wires, or for using on the shorter runs. torbjorn.lindgren said:If the installation as a whole (not just the cables) meets CAT-5e requirements the 2.5GBASE-T standard guarantees that it will work at up to 100M just as the 1000BASE-T standard guarantees it will work up to 100m. The QNAP Systems introduced the QSW-2104 series of unmanaged switch models, including the QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T. The QSW-2104-2T is an easy-to-use unmanaged switch with 2 10GbE RJ45 ports and 4 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, allowing you to upgrade your network environment by connecting a wider range of devices with different bandwidth requirements. The switch features a near-silent fanless design and is compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEE), operating quietly and with optimal power usage. It’s high performance and superb functionality make it the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment in your home or workplace. The QSW-2104-2S and QSW-2104-2T are both six-port switches with two 10GbE ports and four 2.5GbE ports, but the QSW-2104-2S has 10GbE ports routed to SFP+ fiber-optic transceivers, while the QSW-2104-2T model has connectors designed for copper twisted pair connection.
Working Temperature: -10~55°CStorage Temperature: -40~75°CWorking Humidity: 10%~90%，non-condensingStorage Temperature: 5%~90%，non-condensingWorking Height: Maximum10,000 feetStorage heigh: Maximum 10,000 feet Pros – 10G + 2.5G arriving at the same/cheaper price than many 2.5G-only switches right now. Unique and Attractive Design. Unmanaged BUT the Turbo Mode adds Priority of Sevice features. Fanless + Ridged Metal design assists heat dissipation. LED and lighting are quite cool looking
Although 10GbE switches and routers ARE in the market at a better price than ever, they are still 3-4x the price of 1GbE alternatives in the managed or unmanaged form
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