TP-Link TL-SX3008F | 8 Port 10G SFP+ Enterprise Level Switch | L2+ Smart Managed | Omada SDN Integrated | IPv6 | Static Routing | L2/L3/L4 QoS, IGMP & LAG | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty

This has introduced me to 10g networking in my office and now am addicted. 2.5g never interested me that much by 10x gigabit speeds, that is noticeable! I have another TP-link switch so the management interface is familiar and I haven't ran into anything I couldn't do. My 1g 48port backbone switch is moving peripheral to this in the network now and looking to move more stuff to 10g. The sfp+ modules have all worked for me. Unfortunately I can't use a DAC since they can't go from sfp+ to sfp on my 48port. So just have to use compatible modules. long story short, I am looking to buy another one since you can't beat the performance for the price.

I purchased this because of the price point even though I was a little skeptical. I have seen reviews and posts that say both RJ45 works and RJ45 doesn't work. I can say without a doubt, the RJ45 SFP+ module I put in is working and is passing traffic FAST. I am using a FS.com SFP-10G-T (66617) 10GBASE-T SFP+ Copper RJ-45 30m Transceiver Module. I am linking up at 1G to a SonicWall over copper and have not had any issues. The switch pulls basic DDM data and thinks it is a 10G port but shows Data Ready FALSE and the switch thinks it is a fiber transceiver - but it works. I also have some SFP+ fiber transceivers that were bought as Netgear Compatible and they are working the same as the copper transceiver - pulling basic DDM data but showing Data Ready FALSE.On a side note, TP-Link now shows on the switch datasheet a TL-SM5310-T. This is a multi-gig copper SFP+ transceiver and the compatibility matrix from the product page lists the TL-SX3008F as compatible (with a note that only one should be used - presumably from the heat generated and this a fanl-ess unit). Although in my initial testing I used 3 and had no problems other than a LOT of heat buildup. After several days my temps are only at 37C, actually lower than the optical SFP+ transceivers. I will probably get one of these transceivers if I start having issues with the FS ones I have.My network as of today (always changing) is as follows:SonicWall TZ400 - (getting public IP from ATT 50M pair bonded service with ATT in passthrough mode, LAN to TP-Link and WAN (WiFi) to the MS510TX on different VLANs)SonicPoint ACi - Connected to one of the GS110EMXsSonicPoint ACe - Connected to the MS510TXTP-Link TL-SX3008F (Aggregates 1G Copper from SonicWall, 10G Fiber from NAS, and feed 10G Fiber out)Netgear MS510TX (4 1G / 2 2.5G / 2 5G / 1 10G / 1 SFP+ fiber to TP-Link)Netgear XS505M (4 MultiGig feeding remote swithces / 1 SFP+ fiber to TP-Link)2x Netgear GS110EMX (Remote switches in other rooms)Most PC's are running 2.5G and there are (at least) two CAT6A drops in every room.And as always - YMMV

Much easier to configure than other switches I've worked with. Worked well and out of the box experience was quick and easy.

To begin with, I'm a beginner and I'm just getting into this, building my home network and further down smart home projects. So far working great! It's compatible with mesh systems for backhauling settings. Ports look really good, lights are clear and bright enough even with the lit room. Feels sturdy and worked right of the box without any issues.

Put it in a secondary data center network after a failure required replacement, and needed something affordable in a hurry. Was easy to setup and get access. Works great for the price when you need 10GbE SPF+ ports, but not super demanding needs. Didn't stress test it but it has been pushing everything I've thrown at it (1Gbps WAN link).But a few notes to save someone some time....1) it doesn't auto detect 1G/10G so you need another switch to use temporarily which supports 10 & 1 GbE, if you PC is not 10GbE, do you can access the GUI. It can be done via the USB console cable and CLI, but just plugging into another switch makes it simple.2) if setting up VLANS and don't want management on some ports, be sure to remove the main VLAN from those ports. Obvious if you do network management but found out less than obvious to do.3) had a lot of difficulty getting link to a Cisco router to come up. It was set for 1Gbps/Full Duplex, like the Cisco interface. Eventually figured out I had to change to auto negotiate for duplex. Immediately came up - in full duplex. LolOnly complaint I have was that I couldn't find a way to change the Admin GUI to a different VLAN,to avoid using the base VLAN (1). But certainly not a deal breaker for this application.Don't think I'd put it on a primary role per se, but in our secondary/DR site it provides great cost/ benefit, I think.

They don't support MLAGG which is disappointing, but I guess at this price you can't expect it. It really is just an L2 switch with some added L3 features.Also, TP-Link is not known for their software security these days and is facing a ban in the US similar to Hikvision. Keep that in mind when using their cloud software and or exposing management interfaces.