{"product_id":"6-port-2-5gb-unmanaged-poe-switch-with-2x10g-sfp-uplink-fast-poe","title":"6 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged PoE Switch with 2x10G SFP+ Uplink - Fast PoE","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this review the focus is on a compact, unmanaged PoE switch built for small networks that need more than 1G per port. The bottom line: this unit is for installers and small IT teams who want a simple, silent way to deliver both up to 2.5Gb data and PoE+ power to edge devices without configuration. It stands out because it combines four 2.5G-capable PoE ports with dual 10G SFP+ uplinks and a 130W PoE budget in a fanless metal chassis, making it an easy upgrade for 2.5Gb NAS, WiFi6 APs, and 4K PoE cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x 2.5G PoE Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ports 1-4 support 100\/1000\/2500Mbps and 802.3af\/at to power APs and cameras without extra power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x 10G SFP+ Uplinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual SFP+ ports let the switch break out a 10G backbone to multiple switches or a server for full uplink throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e130W Total PoE Budget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each PoE port can deliver up to 30W with a combined budget of 130W to run several PoE+ devices concurrently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60Gbps Switching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A non-blocking switching fabric handles multi-gig traffic aggregation for NAS, gaming PCs, and APs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, Fanless Metal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sturdy metal shell with 6KV lightning protection keeps operation silent and stable for desktop or rack-mount installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis switch is aimed at small businesses, integrators, and advanced home users who have moved to multi-gig equipment such as 2.5Gb NAS, WiFi6 access points, or 4K PoE cameras and need PoE+ power alongside faster-than-gigabit ports. It is a good fit where a simple, plug-and-play unmanaged device is preferred over a managed switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsers who need advanced VLANs, QoS policies, or remote management should look elsewhere at managed switches. Also, very large deployments that require centralized power budgets beyond 130W or hot-swappable redundancy will need a higher-end solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports true 2.5G on RJ45 PoE ports for faster edge device connections and smoother NAS or AP performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 10G SFP+ uplinks provide full 10G backbone connectivity, with customers reporting full 10G transfer on those ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless, silent operation in a metal chassis keeps noise and heat low while offering 6KV protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood value for money with easy, configuration-free setup and solid transfer speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmanaged design means no VLAN or traffic shaping for networks that need granular control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal PoE budget of 130W may limit very large arrays of high-power PoE+ devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged PoE Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45 PoE Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 100\/1000\/2500Mbps (ports 1-4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+ Uplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 10G SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e802.3af\/at (PoE+), up to 30W per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal PoE Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFanless metal chassis with 6KV lightning protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switch is a practical, cost-effective upgrade for small networks that need multi-gig Ethernet plus PoE+ without management overhead. It delivers solid 2.5G data rates on RJ45 ports and reliable 10G uplinks in a quiet, compact package, making it a sensible buy for installers and small IT teams who value speed and simplicity over advanced management features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SFP+ ports reach full 10G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the dual SFP+ uplinks support full 10G throughput and have been reported to sustain full 10G transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power does each PoE port provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach PoE port can supply up to 30W, with a combined PoE budget of 130W for the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs setup required to use multi-gig speeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is an unmanaged plug-and-play switch that automatically negotiates 1G or 2.5G speeds on compatible devices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GigaPlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241555833051,"sku":"B0DP4SKQRC","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/1043\/1707\/files\/61Q0tIig79L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1771065822","url":"https:\/\/gearmusthave.com\/products\/6-port-2-5gb-unmanaged-poe-switch-with-2x10g-sfp-uplink-fast-poe","provider":"GearMustHave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}