Recent #2.5GbE news in the semiconductor industry

➀ The GigaPlus GP-S25-1602 offers 16x2.5GbE ports and 2x10G SFP+ ports as an unmanaged silent switch priced at $160-170;

➀ Its internal design uses four switch chips providing 120Gbps total capacity, differing from typical single-chip configurations;

➂ While functional for basic use, its unique architecture may impact performance in high-demand scenarios.

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2 months ago

GigaPlus GP-S25-1602 Review A Cheap 16-port 2.5GbE and 2-port 10G Switch

➀ The GigaPlus GP-S25-1602 is a budget-friendly 16-port 2.5GbE and 2-port 10G SFP+ switch with low power consumption and silent operation;

➀ Its internal design uses four daisy-chained 30Gbps switch chips connected via 10Gbps links, explaining its 120Gbps switching capacity but revealing performance limitations in specific traffic scenarios;

➂ Performance tests show acceptable throughput in optimal configurations but significant bottlenecks when crossing chip boundaries.

2.5GbE Networking Switch

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3 months ago

New Intel E610 NICs Shown for Low Power 10Gbase-T and 2.5GbE

➀ Intel showcased its new E610 series NICs at HPE Discover 2025, including a dual-port 10Gbase-T model and a quad-port 2.5GbE variant;

➁ The dual 10Gbase-T PCIe Gen4 x4 NIC consumes only 5.1W at full load, supporting 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE speeds;

➂ The quad 2.5GbE OCP NIC 3.0 model offers up to 8.6W power efficiency, positioning it as an upgrade path for legacy Intel i350 users.

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10 months ago

Gigaplus GP-S25-0802P PoE 8-port 2.5GbE and 2-port 10G Review

➀ The Gigaplus GP-S25-0802P is reviewed as an affordable and high-capacity unmanaged switch with 8 2.5GbE ports and 2 10GbE SFP+ ports. It supports PoE+ and was purchased for $98.➁ The switch lacks fanless design and is not ideal for non-rack mounting without rubber feet.➂ The internal hardware includes a Sirivision POE-150W power supply and an 8-port PoE board without isolation.

10G 2.5GbE Networking PoE Switch

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11 months ago

iKoolCore R2 Max Dual 10Gbase-T and 2.5GbE Fanless Mini PC Hands-on

➀ The iKoolCore R2 Max is reviewed as an interesting mini PC with dual 10Gbase-T, dual 2.5GbE NICs, and dual M.2 SSDs. It features an Alder Lake-N CPU and offers both fan and fanless options. The review highlights its performance and versatility. ➁ The device is compared to similar models, with the N100 starting at $299 and the Core i3-N305 at $399. The review mentions the challenges with FreeBSD support for the Marvell NIC driver. ➂ The iKoolCore R2 Max is praised for its network connectivity and dual display support, with the ability to run two 4K60 displays.

2.5GbE Alder Lake-N Intel Mini PC Networking

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about 1 year ago

Nicgiga S25-0802P 8-port 2.5GbE and 2-port 10G PoE Switch Review

➀ The Nicgiga S25-0802P offers an upgrade with eight 2.5GbE ports and two SFP+ 10GbE ports, providing more bandwidth and connectivity; ➁ The switch has PoE capabilities, but with a cost optimization that may reduce functionality; ➂ The review highlights the hardware components and performance of the switch.

10G 2.5GbE Networking PoE Switch

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about 1 year ago

keepLink KP9000-9XH-X Review Sub $49 2.5GbE Switch

➀ The keepLink KP9000-9XH-X switch is reviewed, highlighting its 8-port 2.5GbE configuration and single SFP+ 10G port. It is priced under $49. ➁ The switch is noted for its compact design, fanless operation, and positive branding. ➂ The review discusses the switch's performance and power consumption, concluding with its suitability for various network setups.

2.5GbE Networking Realtek Switch keepLink

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about 1 year ago

Intel Core i3-N305 and N100 2-port 10G 2-port 2.5GbE Appliance

➀ The appliance features dual 2.5GbE and dual SFP+ 10GbE ports based on the Intel Alder Lake-N platform. ➁ Both the Intel N100 and Core i3-N305 versions include fans, despite the appearance of being fanless. ➂ The device supports various operating systems including pfSense CE, OPNsense, Ubuntu, and Proxmox VE.

10GbE 2.5GbE Alder Lake-N