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Anyone using multi-port mini PCs with 2.5G / 10G / SFP+? Worth it vs router + switch?

AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals [Un… April 7, 2026
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I recently came across a compact mini PC with a pretty unusual network setup:

  • Multiple 2.5G ports
  • 10G RJ45
  • SFP+

All in one box.



It got me thinking whether this kind of setup actually makes sense compared to a traditional router + switch combo.

For example:

  • Would you dedicate 10G to NAS or uplink only?
  • Keep 2.5G for general devices and segmentation?
  • Do you actually use SFP+ much outside of fiber-heavy setups?

I’ve mostly used separate networking gear before, so this kind of “all-in-one” approach is new to me.

Curious if anyone here is running something similar.

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