Reddit reviews ASUS XG-U2008 Unmanaged 2-Port 10G, 8-Port Gigabit Switch

Now we just need more consumer 10gbe (multi gig) switches (besides the Asus and both Netgears)

Asus

Netgear 1

Netgear 2

Note these are all variants of 8x 1gbe + 2x 10gbe ports, with the Netgear gaming version having RGB of course.

Would like to see some options with at least 4x 10gbe along with the 8x 1gbe ports for slower devices.

The only "affordable" option I know of is this Asus 10Gbe switch:

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO

Couple of serious issues with it though.

First, it is $250. 10x more than the price of an equivalent 1Gbe switch.

Second, it only has two 10Gbe ports. That means you can connect two devices on your network as 10Gbe. The rest of your network is still only 1Gbe.

If your devices only run at gigabit speeds, 10Gb/s won't do anything to help you.

If you do end up getting a 10Gb/s capable Nas and connect it to a 10G switch then you will only see an improvement on your gigabit devices only if multiple devices are hitting the nas at once.

Maybe something to try if you want the flexibility but don't want to spend too much: https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO This is relatively cheap for a 10G switch, has two 10G ports and 8 gigabit ports, meaning that you'd have the flexibility to add a 10G desktop as well as a NAS (or similar) to have very fast file transfers between a PC and a NAS. It is unmanaged though, so if you want to do anything fancy with VLANs or subnets, you are out of luck.

The ASUS 10g stuff is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.com/XG-C100C-Network-Adapter-PCI-E-Single/dp/B072N84DG6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502305356&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+10g
https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LZMM7ZO&pd_rd_r=5VJPJKBW07E44H2J7SK3&pd_rd_w=kISbQ&pd_rd_wg=eOqL4&psc=1&refRID=5VJPJKBW07E44H2J7SK3

Both of my servers also already have 10g nics and everything else is wireless.

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO
Here's a link to it too

Asus has the XG-U2008 Unmanaged 2 Port 10gbe 8 Port 1gbe switch for $129.

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO

OP, do NOT get the SB6190, it has an Intel Puma chip that is a known problem with latency & stability issues. Either get the SB6183 or the SB8200. Also keep in mind bonded channels do much more than just max bandwidth potential. My service is no where near 1Gbps, but I still benefit from 16x4 channels on mine. Personally, I'd go with the SB8200; it's the best DOCSIS 3.1 modem out there (out of the 3 known); much better build quality, better heatsinks & RF reduction too. It's more pricey but you end up saving anyway from not having to rent. But if wary, you won't go wrong with the SB6183. The lower models are phased out even by Comcast now. You'll be set for a long time either way.

If you want a switch that's a bit more future proof, I highly recommend this one (two 10G ports): https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO

Asus makes a decently cheap 10gb switch.
It only has 2 10gbaseT ports though.

Please make sure you update on how it works out and all ur thoughts!

I recently fell down the same rabbit hole while researching more capable equipment for large transfers (10Gbs switching). I want to jump full in on the Ubiquiti ecosystem, and even was eyeing Arlo equipment as well, but the lack of 10G equipment as well as hopefully upcoming home purchase has delayed my purchase for at least a year.

I would love everything to be all perfect and in one ecosystem, but don’t know if it’s better to go with different equipment that better suite my needs like maybe ASUSASUS’s XG-U2008 and some Arlo cams with their push alerts and stuff.

ASUS XG-U2008 Unmanaged 2-Port 10G and 8-Port Gigabit Switch

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO

> Maybe something to try if you want the flexibility but don't want to spend too much: https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO This is relatively cheap for a 10G switch, has two 10G ports and 8 gigabit ports, meaning that you'd have the flexibility to add a 10G desktop as well as a NAS (or similar) to have very fast file transfers between a PC and a NAS. It is unmanaged though, so if you want to do anything fancy with VLANs or subnets, you are out of luck.

I'd feel hemmed in if my only option was to use 10GBase-T (which you're stuck with on that switch). I'd probably opt for a switch with SFP+ slots and get a NAS that has fiber connectivity (or just use a proper computer as a server since it's a lot cheaper).

sorry about the long delay in response time,
2x10gbE i mean like network teaming or bonding whichever phrase is correct, on a side note im either going to get (https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484810642&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+XGU2008) or im just gonna use a cross-over cable, as 10gbe has a real world speed of 1.25GB/s which is way more then the nas can r/w until i get the dual NVMe drives in there

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO

For the masses, the Asus 10GE 8 Port Switch is a better price per port.

https://www.amazon.com/XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-8-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01LZMM7ZO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540557137&sr=8-7&keywords=asus+10g

I haven't tried it yet.

Edit: Totally wrong. This PoS only has 2 GE ports.