Hi!
So I got a simple setup I think..
Main router TPLink BE800 from which a 2.5 connection goes to my Switch in the basement.
From that switch it connects to:
Server (Movies, Emby) (1Gb but upgrading it to 2.5Gb)
HTPC (2.5Gb)
Wiim Ultra
Raspeberry Pi (for my EzBEQ app)
Projector
Dune HD 4k Solo player
Asus router only used for 2.4 network for the smart switches in the basement.
And finally it connects to a 2.5Gb cheapo switch in the garage that is connected to the bases for my security, Arlo, Eufy, Yolink.
My previous cheap switch started having issues during large movie transfers to the server.
I was having more success with this:
TRENDnet 9-Port Multi-Gig Switch, TEG-S591
But I started having issues recently and yesterday it completely stopped. Took some time for it to work again..not sure if I did anything., I noticed its always pretty warm even when I am not transferring files.
I added an outside fan to it now just in case.
Is not in a rack but its on top of the Server which is in the mechanical room of my unfinished basement. The door is usually closed.
So I was wondering what could be better and Gemini recommended a managed switch so I could figure out better if something comes up and with a cooler running chipset.
It suggest these two:
Mikrotik CRS310-8G 2
Trendnet TEG-3102WS
But now I also saw this one and caught my eye
TP-Link Omada 8 Ethernet Ports 2.5G L2+ Managed Switch, 2.5 Gbps, Black (SG3210X-M2)
It may seem they are all overkill for my use but I just want something stable.
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks!
So I got a simple setup I think..
Main router TPLink BE800 from which a 2.5 connection goes to my Switch in the basement.
From that switch it connects to:
Server (Movies, Emby) (1Gb but upgrading it to 2.5Gb)
HTPC (2.5Gb)
Wiim Ultra
Raspeberry Pi (for my EzBEQ app)
Projector
Dune HD 4k Solo player
Asus router only used for 2.4 network for the smart switches in the basement.
And finally it connects to a 2.5Gb cheapo switch in the garage that is connected to the bases for my security, Arlo, Eufy, Yolink.
My previous cheap switch started having issues during large movie transfers to the server.
I was having more success with this:
TRENDnet 9-Port Multi-Gig Switch, TEG-S591
But I started having issues recently and yesterday it completely stopped. Took some time for it to work again..not sure if I did anything., I noticed its always pretty warm even when I am not transferring files.
I added an outside fan to it now just in case.
Is not in a rack but its on top of the Server which is in the mechanical room of my unfinished basement. The door is usually closed.
So I was wondering what could be better and Gemini recommended a managed switch so I could figure out better if something comes up and with a cooler running chipset.
It suggest these two:
Mikrotik CRS310-8G 2
Trendnet TEG-3102WS
But now I also saw this one and caught my eye
TP-Link Omada 8 Ethernet Ports 2.5G L2+ Managed Switch, 2.5 Gbps, Black (SG3210X-M2)
It may seem they are all overkill for my use but I just want something stable.
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks!
