This is a community of experimenters, always looking to play with the latest technologies, preferably on the cheap. If this describes you, then here is an idea:
Fulcrum Microsystems Monte Carlo Focalpoint 1g 10g Ethernet Switch 1U | eBay
This is a Fulcrum 24 port 10G Ethernet switch for $390 with a "best offer" option. You can see the words "reference design" on the cover. Fulcrum, now owned by Intel, appears to have produced these switches to showcase their Ethernet chip prowess, intending to have other manufacturers adopt their technology and build commercial Ethernet switches.
If the switch works, it would be the cheapest 10G switch yet. It might be difficult or impossible to find firmware upgrades. It might be a challenge to figure out the management URL and password - if the switch even has management. But, then again, it's $17 per port!!
Fulcrum Microsystems Monte Carlo Focalpoint 1g 10g Ethernet Switch 1U | eBay
This is a Fulcrum 24 port 10G Ethernet switch for $390 with a "best offer" option. You can see the words "reference design" on the cover. Fulcrum, now owned by Intel, appears to have produced these switches to showcase their Ethernet chip prowess, intending to have other manufacturers adopt their technology and build commercial Ethernet switches.
If the switch works, it would be the cheapest 10G switch yet. It might be difficult or impossible to find firmware upgrades. It might be a challenge to figure out the management URL and password - if the switch even has management. But, then again, it's $17 per port!!
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