Horaco (ZX-SWTGW2C8F) 8x10G SFP+ Web Managed ~ $100-110

[rukiri]

I realize the site just wrapped up their 2.5g switch roundup... but it would be great to get a similar roundup of these new 10g switches. These are all 8 port 10gb managed switches for ~80-90 bucks.

Horaco

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806579063341.html

XikeStor

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807373915010.html

Hicomdata

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806627585393.html

ONTi

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806795605802.html

 

[i8088]

Some other ramblings...

The 111.22 firmware linked from Horaco for the "ZX-SWTGW2C8F" Link oddly is named "HRRF_F11122_GT-SWTXG8FM_0607_en.bix". Searching GT-SWTXG8FM leads to another oem rebrand aka Goodtop GT-SWTXG8FM. The product page shows an image of the internals if anyone is interested without having to open their unit. Product Page



I've also discovered it might be possible to enable non default functionality such as SSH console (and possibly Https. etc..) not included/enabled by default in the GUI by editing and restoring the config backup file. Under Configuration / Manual Upgrade you can backup the current configuration. Suprisingly its a text file and human readable. One of the first few lines reads; System Description: KT-NOS which I'm assuming is the name of a common "OS" for these devices. Searching "KT-NOS" references a project "Linux support for Realtek switches" and shows detailed info about the Hasivo S1100WP-8GT_SE Link which appears to share the same swtich chip.

If you look at the "running" config example there are many other defines which can't be set by the Horaco's menu such as enabling SSH. Inserting a newline "ip ssh" into the backup config file and restoring now allowed a SSH connection although complaining about Authentication Failed.

That said, not sure if it's SSH is actually working as it complains about authorization error even before asking for the login password, but before adding the define the swtich wouldn't even respond on SSH. It's now showing this...

        Welcome to Layer 3 Managed Switch













  Press <Enter> to continue...

[H[J% Authentication Failed


% Authentication Failed

Had to add -oHostKeyAlgorithms=+ssh-rsa from windows just to get it to connect although I've just started messing with it and might try on my Linuix box.

Still no reply from Horaco for a fix for the Flow Control for versions after 111.20...

 

[blunden]

@i8088 You could try creating a user named "root" through the interface and see if SSH starts working. It's obviously not the real root user, but the switch seems to look for a user named root for some reason. Be warned that it might log you in without authentication though.

If authentication is indeed broken, you could try enabling telnet instead, if that isn't already available.

 

[i8088]

@i8088 You could try creating a user named "root" through the interface and see if SSH starts working. It's obviously not the real root user, but the switch seems to look for a user named root for some reason. Be warned that it might log you in without authentication though.

If authentication is indeed broken, you could try enabling telnet instead, if that isn't already available.

Hmm yeah no dice with creating a "root" account.. still complaining about Authentication Failed.

Might be expecting another authentication method or user? Digging through the firmware dump may provide further clues..

Not sure if it's even "working" in the first place, but it does seem to reply when activated. "Press <Enter> to continue... is shown but it does not wait for input and goes directly to Auth Fail.

 

[fayssaldz]

hello i need ho to config them plz any one help me i have routeur internet with 3 pc i need to config to connecté to Switch After that to routeur

 

[MESSERCHMIDT]

what is the best current firmware for this 8 port sfp 10gbe managed switch? 111.20 ? link?

 

[i8088]

what is the best current firmware for this 8 port sfp 10gbe managed switch? 111.20 ? link?

From my limited testing both 111.22 and 111.44 were unable to set / enable flow control, and with 111.22 there was another small anomaly where the GUI table for ports would not sync with the actual values/data after changing them around. Confiirmed by rebooting the unit and the GUi now showed the actual set values.

The newer firmware versions may have fixed other issues but there isn't anything much to go by to know what exactly was changed.

One addition the newer versions have is a diagnostic page showing SFP module details for each port.

Seems I can't attach 111.20 here due to size (8-9MB). If anyone wans/needs it just send me a PM.

 

[MESSERCHMIDT]

From my limited testing both 111.22 and 111.44 were unable to set / enable flow control, and with 111.22 there was another small anomaly where the GUI table for ports would not sync with the actual values/data after changing them around. Confiirmed by rebooting the unit and the GUi now showed the actual set values.

The newer firmware versions may have fixed other issues but there isn't anything much to go by to know what exactly was changed.

One addition the newer versions have is a diagnostic page showing SFP module details for each port.

Seems I can't attach 111.20 here due to size (8-9MB), I'll see what I can use host it or PM a link worst case.

send me a DM with a link plz and thanks

 

[sbrewer]

Where can I find the newer firmware? Mine came with 111.20.

 

[dm97game]

Could anyone help me with the VLAN? I'm trying to add a new VLAN, assign some ports as an access type, and add the Pvid to that new VLAN, but it won't work.

the vlan shown as disabled. and i cannot use the assigned ports

 

[casulo]

@dm97game i might have a similar question.

So i have 2 of these switches. They are in default config, however, now i want to use vlans.

Like this:



I have done this:

BOTH switches:
- Add new vlan in VLAN > Create VLAN
- Configure the intra link between the switches with Uplink mode in VLAN > Port Setting


SW1
- machine1 should be set as access port for that vlan. untagged. Also in Port Setting, PVID=45.

SW2
- VLAN > VLAN Configuration, ESXI port should have:
default vlan: untagged
vlan 45: tagged

- VLAN > Port Setting > ESXI port
Uplink: checked


But this isn't working. Any ideas on how to pass vlans from one switch to the other?

 

[dm97game]

it could be solved with VLAN trunking.

but this switch's VLAN is a mess.
if you check the information tab, the new VLAN is created. but disabled.
I'm scratching my head as to how to enable it.


i have connected to several switches and PCs just to test out the VLANs. none of them work.

I've bought another cheap 10G sfp+ switches from xikestor. Although the menu is different, the theories are still the same, and they just work.
The issue with Xikestor is that there is no space between each SFP+ plug. When I plugged in an SFP+ 10 GB RJ45, the heat shot up very fast.

@dm97game i might have a similar question.

So i have 2 of these switches. They are in default config, however, now i want to use vlans.

Like this:

View attachment 41149

I have done this:

BOTH switches:
- Add new vlan in VLAN > Create VLAN
- Configure the intra link between the switches with Uplink mode in VLAN > Port Setting


SW1
- machine1 should be set as access port for that vlan. untagged. Also in Port Setting, PVID=45.

SW2
- VLAN > VLAN Configuration, ESXI port should have:
default vlan: untagged
vlan 45: tagged

- VLAN > Port Setting > ESXI port
Uplink: checked


But this isn't working. Any ideas on how to pass vlans from one switch to the other?

 

[casulo]

it could be solved with VLAN trunking.

but this switch's VLAN is a mess.
if you check the information tab, the new VLAN is created. but disabled.
I'm scratching my head as to how to enable it.


i have connected to several switches and PCs just to test out the VLANs. none of them work.

I've bought another cheap 10G sfp+ switches from xikestor. Although the menu is different, the theories are still the same, and they just work.
The issue with Xikestor is that there is no space between each SFP+ plug. When I plugged in an SFP+ 10 GB RJ45, the heat shot up very fast.

Yes, a mess. I got the manual from sodola, but still, a hard time figuring out the right config. Anyway, i solved my issue without using vlans. In the end... cheap is cheap.

 

[michaelahess]

I just received the 8 port version (ZX-SWTGW2C8F) with firmware 1.1.1.29.

I've got a 4 port 1GB LACP to a UniFi USW-24-PoE, and a 10Gb to my UDM Pro and UNAS Pro.

So far all is running well. Very happy for the price!

 

[MESSERCHMIDT]

I just received the 8 port version (ZX-SWTGW2C8F) with firmware 1.1.1.29.

I've got a 4 port 1GB LACP to a UniFi USW-24-PoE, and a 10Gb to my UDM Pro and UNAS Pro.

So far all is running well. Very happy for the price!

please post firmware?

 

[michaelahess]

please post firmware?

Is there a way to extract it?

 

[izzi]

I just got one a few days ago. I'm planning on writing up a good review soon, but here's my quick thoughts.

How do you/did you like this switch, and did you ever write a review on it? I'm looking at it as a backplane to hook all the 2.5G w/ 1 SFP+ uplink to, I'm not seeing any reviews. Curious about stability, power use and temps.

 

[MountainBofh]

How do you/did you like this switch, and did you ever write a review on it? I'm looking at it as a backplane to hook all the 2.5G w/ 1 SFP+ uplink to, I'm not seeing any reviews. Curious about stability, power use and temps.

I didn't write one up to be honest. I only use it as an unmanaged switch, but I have no complaints. It transfers at 10gb no problem, isn't picky about transceivers and power consumption is fine (it doesn't seem to get super warm to the touch).

 

[izzi]

I didn't write one up to be honest. I only use it as an unmanaged switch, but I have no complaints. It transfers at 10gb no problem, isn't picky about transceivers and power consumption is fine (it doesn't seem to get super warm to the touch).

Thanks. Wondering if I should pick one up or get one of the others which seem to all be the same unit (but different from this one). I just got one of the Horaco 8x2.5G + 1xSFP+ and in my thus far use of it as an unmanaged switch it seems great. Contemplating replacing more of the 1G network, I'm also looking at the Horaco 4x2.5G + 2xSFP+ as remotes to uplink to the main 10G switch — anyone have any intel on that?

 

[MountainBofh]

Thanks. Wondering if I should pick one up or get one of the others which seem to all be the same unit (but different from this one). I just got one of the Horaco 8x2.5G + 1xSFP+ and in my thus far use of it as an unmanaged switch it seems great. Contemplating replacing more of the 1G network, I'm also looking at the Horaco 4x2.5G + 2xSFP+ as remotes to uplink to the main 10G switch — anyone have any intel on that?

I own a few of the generic 4x2.5G + 2xSFP+ ones (mine are branded as Hisource Hi-K0402WS), and they work great.