100Gb Switching for "Cheap"

Looking for enterprise class networking speeds for your homelab or business?

Mikrotik has you covered with exciting options such as:



CRS504-4XQ-IN - $799
Your most affordable, compact, energy-efficient doorway to the world of 100 Gigabit networking. This switch is the next step in upgrading existing 10 or 25 Gigabit networks. Multiple powering options, dual hot-swap power supplies.
There are four 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports. Use them to connect other 100 Gigabit devices or grab a breakout cable to connect multiple 25 Gigabit devices: each port is connected to four 25 Gigabit lines, allowing you to connect 16 x 25 Gigabit devices. In fact, you can mix and match all kinds of connections this way: 100 Gigabits on one port, 40 Gigabits on the other, 4x25 Gigabits on the third, and maybe even some 10G or 1G cables on the fourth. The mighty Marvell DX4310 switch-chip will handle everything without breaking a sweat!
https://mikrotik.com/product/crs504_4xq_in

 

CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN - $999
A versatile 100 Gigabit switch that offers speed, value, and diverse connectivity options. 2x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports, 8x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports, dual hot-swap power supplies.
https://mikrotik.com/product/crs510_8xs_2xq_in

 

CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM - $1595
A 100 Gigabit switch for enterprise networks and data centers. Hot-swappable parts and insane port density with 1.2 Tbps switching capacity!  With 2x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports and 16x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports, this is the perfect cost-effective addition to any enterprise network or data center. And with dual-redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, you won’t have to worry about unnecessary downtime.
https://mikrotik.com/product/crs518_16xs_2xq

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