16 Port 2.5Gb Smart Managed Switch,16 x 2.5GbE Ports,2 x 10G SFP+,Easy Web Managed with Link Aggregation/VLAN/QOS/DHCP Client, Metal Fanless Home Lab Network Switch,1U Rack Mounted

This Managed Switch works great, I wish they had an 8 port 2.5gbe with 2 SFP+ slots. The 2.5gbe works great. Setup was easy but I had to connect it directly to my PC via Ethernet cable and make sure my IP configuration for the network matched the 192.168.2.x network. Once I did this I was able to login to the switch management at 192.168.2.1 address. The included instructions helped but this stumped me for a little as my default network was not the 192.168.2.x. I added a second network card to my PC and pointed it to the 192.168.2.x network so I can manage the switch settings when ever I want and still have access to my regular network (internet, printer, etc.) The management software is done via a browser and is straight forward in it's layout and function. So far the switches have worked great with no issues. The VLAN appears to be managed by port but I have not set this up yet. There may be a mac address settings that I have not seen. This was the reason I got the managed switches. From what I can tell it is a good idea to have managed switches from your internet provider router to the computers you want to have on a separate VLAN. So I have two linked in series. The switches don't seem to run hot so that is also a good quality. I have not tested the SFP+ ports yet so can not comment on that part of the switch. This switch is a good switch for home use by allowing a 10gbe backbone. I also like that the SPF+ ports are separated a little to help dissipate heat when using 10gbe Ethernet wired connections.

excellent unit. Easy to program.