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    STH should review the D-Link 5 port 2.5 gbe switch (DMS-105)

    Hi there, New member here, been following the site for years. I'm curious, with the great options for affordable 2,5gbe switches these days, is there a good reason why this D-Link switch hasn't been added to the reviews? Sure, it may not be as cheap as some of the most affordable options, it...
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    1/10G Ethernet Network for 3-Node GPU Cluster

    Hello, all. I have been given 3 servers to start learning how to stand up a GPU cluster. I have a pretty solid background on the intra-node architecture, but very little understanding of the networking that's needed for this, so please forgive my ignorance in this area : ) I plan to use one...
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    100Gb Switch Recommendations needed

    I am trying to find a 4+ port 100Gb Ethernet switch for our office (4 people who need 100G). Connection from fifteen total office PCs to on site server in the same building. There will not be a huge amount of traffic. We are currently using Dropbox, but we have experienced syncing issues and...
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    Can Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX be used as router ?

    Hello, I watch these switches since their price on eBay was about $15000 but now they are way more cheaper and you could buy one for about $1000 or less. Regarding this and what I have read in these switches datasheet I started wondering if they can be used as routers as well...
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    Inaccessible Drives Behind NVMe Switch (AOC-SLG3-2E4)

    Hello - long time reader, first time poster. I've been looking for a way to add 2x NVMe drives to my Supermicro-based (X10SLL-F) system. This system does not support bifurcation, so after extensive research, I purchased a Supermicro AOC-SLG3-2E4. In addition, I purchased an external NVMe bay...
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    100g qsfp+ optics question (CWDM) - low prices

    I've worked with a good bit of fiber, but never CWDM nor 100g stuff yet (until now)- Assuming that the QSFP28 modules ARE compatible with both of my switches (i know thats not always the case, but lets just assume yes here). should connecting 2x of these optics together with a patch cable be a...
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    netgear m4500 Power / Noise levels (typical)

    I have searched everywhere and posted over at the netgear forms, i'm looking for the typical power draw of either of the 2x models from the Netgear M4500 series switches. So at this point I'm hoping someone who actually has one of these switches deployed can chime in with even a rough estimate...
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    VLAN specific IPs from DHCP in TP-Link TL-SG3428X-M2

    Hi, I posted this question on TP-LINK community forum, but get no response so for : VLAN specific IPs from DHCP in TL-SG3428X-M2 - Business Community Maybe someone on this forum have experience with TP-Link L2+ switches and can help with the answer. Regards, Sašo
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    IPMI networking - too many ports used?

    In my DC rack, I have 6x SMicro SYS-2029BT-HNR (4 node 2U servers) & a few other SM servers. These 6 servers alone will consume 48 ports of IPMI switching, which means I need at least 2 switches to take care of all my IPMI needs. What is everyone else doing? Is there a better way to "solve"...
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    EU [FS/FT] Cisco C3560CX-8XPD-S

    I have a switch for sale or trade. Cisco C3560CX-8XPD-S. As far as I remember it came with IP-Base. 600€
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    Budget Layer 2 Switch Recommendations

    Any cheap managed layer 2 switch recommendations? Quiet and small with low power consumption preferred. It doesn't need a lot of ports, nor do I really have any requirements other than listed above.
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    [FS][UK] HOMELAB SALE: 24U APC Rack Cabinet | Ubiquiti Unifi AP/switch | 40G DACs | ++

    Clearing out the old homelab. All items are in used condition. APC NetShelter SX AR3104 24U Rack Cabinet (DELL Branded) Includes some accessories. APC NetShelter SX, Server Rack Enclosure, 24U, Black, 1198.5H x 600W x 1070D mm - AR3104 | APC USA 1 Available | £250 £200 SOLD! Ubiquiti...
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    Good price for used PowerConnect 7024

    Hi! I recently stumbled across a post that was selling two PowerConnect 7024, 67 USD per, 105 USD total if you buy both. Now these are old and gigabit, I would probably keep one for my own lab and just play around with, since I've never owned any dell switches, and sell the other. But before I...
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    Hisource Hi-K0402WS absolutely tiny 2xSFP+ 4x2.5GBase-T unmanaged switch

    Does anyone have experience with this tiny cheap switch? There were a ton of port numbers and configurations available on AliExpress. The 2xSFP+ 4x2.5Base-T was $35.08 including tax and shipping from China to the US. I was having trouble getting my employer managed computer on its own SubLAN...
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    [SOLVED] 1Gb uplink from SX6036 does not re-enable after power cycle. Needs transceiver resocketing

    I use a 10Gtek 1 (1.25?) Gb RJ45 to SFP+ transceiver (from amazon) and a SFP+ to QSFP+ adapter (ebay listing title was HP MELLANOX 655902-001 655874-B21 QSFP/SFP ADAPTER) to connect my LAN switches (going through one unifi switch flex mini powered on USB-C to reach my router) to my SX6036. I...
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    ARISTA DCS-7050SX-64 R going for US$125.00 | EBay

    Another hot one for the SFP+ community ... I guess bids ~125USD will be accepted Source: Arista DCS-7050SX-64-R
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    Quanta LB6M Networking Issue, Access not working?

    Hello, I recently got the Quanta LB6M but it seems to have an issue as it will connect to the internet (IE get an IP address), but I can't seem to connect to that address at all. I have tried connecting through Putty using that IP but it didn't work, I have also tried just connecting through...
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    HPE R1N26A Composable Fabric FM 3180 25GbE Switch

    Anyone have experience with these? I'm eyeing a new in box one, but not sure if I need a subscription, licenses, or anything else to use it. I'm hoping to plug it in and it work out of the box. Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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    Grandstream 5 and 8 Port 2.5gbit & 1 SFP+ Unmanaged Switches - Cheap

    Hi all I tried searching the forum for a post about these and nothing came up so thought I'd post about them - Maybe worth STH doing a review. I'm not sure about the availability of these in the USA but they're available here in NZ at a few places, I've just picked up an 8 port version. 5...