Why No 2.5G 5-8 Port Switch Option?

Switches
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I recently needed to upgrade my network setup and incorporate a managed switch.

My network ecosystem is Alta Labs. I have the route 10 and 3 AP6 Pros.

My internet connection is 3gb up/down fiber.

I figured I could grab a 2.5G managed switch from Alta Labs, but the only one is the 48 port rack mounted one.

That’s a bit of overkill for what I need.

So, I ended up having to go with a Unifi flex 2.5 G 8 port switch.

Nothing wrong with it. It’s a good switch, but I would have preferred to stay with Alta Labs.

It seems odd that for use cases like mine where only a 5 or 8 port switch is needed that Alta Labs still only offers a gigabit option.

Are there any plans to offer a 2.5G switch? It would probably sell really well as most people, including myself, really enjoy the Alta Labs products and would prefer to keep their networking equipment within the same ecosystem

2

According to the roadmap there is a rack mountable S8-APOE coming… 8x 10G RJ45 (POE++), 4 SFP+ ports. Not sure if you prefer tabletop form factor like the current S8.

3

As @jeffk931 mentioned, we do have some additional switch options in the pipeline. HERE is the YouTube Roadmap update from earlier this year if you are interested.

4

The S8-APOE will most likely be at least a few hundred dollars.
Many competitors have a $100-$150 5-8 port 2.5Gb switch either non-PoE and/or PoE.
I agree with the original poster’s vote for Alta to come up with something similar.

5

Also here for a 2.5Gb or better switch that isn’t designed for a production environment.

Route 10 and AP6 pro in use now.

6

no sfp+ on 8 and 16 ports switch in the big 2016 is even crazier :sweat_smile: