6 Port 2.5G Easy Web Managed Switch, 4 x 2.5G Base-T Ports, 2 x 10G SFP+, Static Aggregation,QoS/VLAN/IGMP, 2.5Gb Network Homelab Switch

I picked up a couple of these to upgrade my home network and connections, as I prefer everything hardwired instead of using wifi. I'd upgraded to 2gb fiber internet many months ago but only more recently began adding other items that actually had 2.5gb ports, and needed to swap out my old 1gb network switches.These were the better bargain I could find at the time for the price, quality is fine, and mine doesn't get overly hot. I only use the ethernet ports though. It is nice that they are two rows of four, so it's a little more compact than a longer one where all 8 ports are lined out.It's a bargain, it handles 2.5gb, I'd definitely buy again. Just plug in your internet and off you go, no need to mess with settings or otherwise.

I needed a media converter for my Mac Studio. But I wanted flexibility to do 1, 2.5, 5, 10Gb networking and media converters in this configuration are over twice the price of this device and are unmanaged. And not much smaller than this. I picked this up for less than $50. I got 4 ports that do all the ethernet speeds I wanted and a bonus 2 sfp+ that will do multi speed as well! I have not tested 10Gb thru put as I am still building things but it easily handles my 2Gb internet at full saturation with out ever dropping or slowing down. The web interface is pretty intuitive, although many features are turned off by default, like Spanning Tree which may effect performance. But it also has may other features shown of more expensive switches. The web interface is rather simple, but easy to navigate, and the CLI is like most router/switches with slight variations here and there that are easy to adapt. Makes for a perfect desktop switch for a power user or for someone that needs a few extra ports and wants some exapnability in the future for speeds. The only complaining is to SODOLA (what I affectionately call $50 dola, has a horrible name. but hey, the switch was less than $50 dola and it did everything it was intended to without fault.!.... now if 50dola would only make a central management software to manage multiples from a single pain of glass.....

Purchased 3x of these switches, from SOLDA to upgrade my home network. I got 2x 6 port with 2 SFP+ and one of the 8 port with 1 SFP+. I have most 2.5G RJ45 ports with cat5e on 2.5G and 1G. One of the switches tied into existing network that uses using 2x SFP+. It runs super cool compared to any other SFP switch I own. Overall the price is an excellent value saving me hundreds of dollars over name brand (for managed 2.5G switches). I have an existing Unifi network and didn't want to spend $200 more per 2.5G Unifi switch or wire in additional networking into my home.Speed: Iperf test TCP with 2 devices with 9k MTU on different ports in parallel for 30 seconds. 2.44Gb/s on one device, 2.46Gb/s on the other. UDP iperf tests showed 0% packet loss, 0.007ms jitter.Features: I am using the following features. All work well with minimal issues.VLANs tagged, native (PVID), and untagged. Jumbo frames at 9k. IGMP Snooping. 3x port LACP Trunk. RSTP with one SODOLA switch as root worked great and without any issues. QOS on Ports.Issues I faced:1. Admin interface was at 192.168.2.1 and I am under a different subnet. I first plugged it into my PC and setup DHCP and then moved it into desired room. One thing the interface doesn't tell you is you have to go to Tools -> Save to store settings when power cycles. Lost settings a few times before realizing it.2. My network doesn't have loops, but it went down multiple times during setup. What I found is that STP or RSTP must be enabled.3. Don't send ICMPs to the switch. I sent 9k ICMPs to test jumbo frames and every time it crashes the management interface and has to be power cycled.All issues were very minor with workarounds.

I've been using this SODOLA 8-port 2.5G switch (with one 10G SFP+ port) for about four months now, primarily connected via its SFP+ port to another multi-gig switch in my home network. In terms of core functionality – speed, stability, heat, and noise – my experience has been largely positive and quite similar to other well-performing unmanaged 2.5G switches I've used. It delivers reliable 2.5Gbps speeds, runs cool and silent (presumably fanless), and was instantly recognized and operational thanks to its plug-and-play design.The most distinct aspect of this SODOLA switch is its physical design, which presents both a pro and a con. On the positive side, by arranging the eight 2.5G RJ45 ports in two rows (stacked vertically), the switch achieves a remarkably small desktop footprint for an 8-port unit. This is great if you're tight on space. However, the downside of this arrangement is that the ports are quite crowded. Plugging and unplugging network cables, especially if you're using thicker cables or boots, can be rather fiddly and requires some patience due to the limited space between ports.Connectivity includes the eight 2.5G ports and the single 10G SFP+ port, which, as mentioned, has worked flawlessly for linking to my other switch. It's important for potential buyers to note that having only one SFP+ port does limit its flexibility. While perfect for connecting to a single upstream device or router at high speed, it means this switch isn't suitable as a central or core switch if your network design requires multiple SFP/SFP+ connections for uplinks or linking several high-speed devices/switches.Overall, this SODOLA switch offers a good number of 2.5G ports in a very compact package and performs reliably. Its value seems competitive, aligning with the positive sentiment often seen for brands offering similar specs at lower price points. I'd recommend it for users who need to connect multiple 2.5G devices, prioritize minimizing desktop clutter, and only require a single SFP+ connection. Just be prepared for slightly tighter cable management due to the stacked port layout.