MikroTik - CSS610-8G-2S+in - Cloud Smart Switch 610-8G-2S+in with 8X Gigabit Ports, 2X SFP+ Cages, SwOS, Desktop case,

CSS610 checks every box for a small unmanaged switch. Plug and play if you need it to be, but provides basic L2 functions (VLAN, LAG, etc.) via web GUI if you need them. Good build quality and incredible form factor for anyone's needs. It's sleepwalking through all the RJ45 ports being populated with nodes, but I haven't gotten my SFP+ slots filled yet, so we'll see how it handles heat/load then. My only complaint so far is not being able to configure the L2 functions by console, or really set anything beyond bare minimums due to the cordoned backend. I got it for the lab to learn more about networking, but it's too easy to use and too good at what it does to let me blow my own foot off in any educational capacity.

PC running Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 Gigabyte X670 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard Installed a INTEL X520-DA2 10Gb Dual Port Ethernet Server Adapter (PCI Express) Used a ipolex 10G SFP+ Twinax Cable, Direct Attach Copper(DAC) Passive Cable to connect the Intel X520-DA2 to the MikroTik CSS610-8G-2S+IN switch. But Windows under Network Connections said, "Network cable unplugged" Downloaded User manual from Mikrotik where it explained how to log into the switch and check what version of firmware it was running. My MikroTik CSS610-8G-2S+IN switch was running firmware version 2.13 Went to MikroTik download page and under SwitchOS Lite tab and found version 2.18 for CSS610-8G-2S+ Warning upload latest version before connecting to the switch because you have to unplug switch from internet and only be plugged into your PC to log into switch. I downloaded latest version and logged into switch where there's an Upgrade tab that lets you upload and install the new version. Once I updated the firmware my Windows seen the cable plugged into switch and assigned the X520-DA2 port an IP address. Good Price and Works Great

This is a great deal for a basic desktop switch with 10G ports. This switch just works without any issues or drama... just as you would expect for a desktop switch. In my tests I've managed to sustain 9+ gbps on both 10G ports simultaneously without issue. Of course the eight 1G copper ports also work great. As a bonus the switch is incredibly power efficient using just a few watts when idle (compared to the 20 watts my previous desktop switch used). Because this switch is passively cooled it is also completely silent. Some advice though: when running 10G or faster networks copper is for suckers. Do yourself a favor and use DAC cables or fiber cables + optical transceivers in the 10G SFP+ ports. Trying to run 10G over copper 10G-baseT uses a ton of power and thus generates a ton of heat. That heat is what will potentially cause you issues with this switch and just about any other switch that is not specifically made especially for copper with a ton of active cooling. Just because companies with sell you 10G-baseT copper transceivers that will fit in SFP+ ports doesn't mean you should use them. There's no excuse these days with fiber transceivers and SFP+ network adapters generally costing _less_ than their copper counterparts. Just say no to copper.

If you have money go for CRS310-8G+2S+IN instead. Has proper switching chip that supports things like MLAG / etc. Also has routerOS.

The Switch OS runs smoothly, and the console stays completely cool to the touch.

Works amazing. Much better than I thought.

I was a bit apprehensive at first about buying this switch after the multiple reviews and forum threads I had found about issues during setup. I had done a fair bit of research and this switch kept coming back as the best option for my needs within the budget I was wanting to stay in, but wanted to make sure there wasn't a better option. At the end of it, I still came back to this switch as the best option, assuming it worked as described. I observed them going in and out of stock pretty regularly, so these were still selling like hot cakes. So, I rolled the dice and ordered one. I've set several of Mikrotik's other switches up before, so I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. For the initial setup I used an up to date Windows 10 computer and an new Incognito window in Google Chrome, and did my initial connection to the switch through the RJ45 1Gig ports. Once the firmware had been updated to the latest version (2.13 at the time of this review), I put in the IP settings, and setup my VLANs. I rebooted the switch several times to confirm my settings were staying. Once my settings were configured I hooked up my equipment and I haven't had to touch the config since. My only complaint so far is the blue power LED is bright enough to light up a room at night, but that's easy enough to fix with a bit of electrical tape over it.

This inexpensive little device is powering a kinda crazy VLAN configuration I have at home, multiplexing several connections over a single link (the joys of renting) and it doesn't break a sweat. Works nicely with my RB3011.