Anyone using multi-port mini PCs with 2.5G / 10G / SFP+? Worth it vs router + switch?
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April 7, 2026
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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