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Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip 2.5Gbps Single-Port NIC Card,PCI-E X1 RJ45 LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows Server 2019/2022/Windows 10/11/Linux/Vmware vs Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 - Switch - 16 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable - Black (ES-16-150W)

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Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip 2.5Gbps Single-Port NIC Card,PCI-E X1 RJ45 LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows Server 2019/2022/Windows 10/11/Linux/Vmware
#10 in WiFi Routers

Intel

Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip 2.5Gbps Single-Port NIC Card,PCI-E X1 RJ45 LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows Server 2019/2022/Windows 10/11/Linux/Vmware

$19.96

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Pros

  • +Supports 2.5gbps
  • +Good for upgrades
โ€œIntel i226-v Ethernet card just upgraded mineโ€
Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 - Switch - 16 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable - Black (ES-16-150W)
#4 in WiFi Routers

Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 - Switch - 16 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable - Black (ES-16-150W)

$269.90

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Pros

  • +54vdc input (with conversion)

Cons

  • -Officially lacks 54vdc input (requires conversion)
  • -Limited to 1g uplink
  • -Limited high current output on single port
โ€œparticularly the es-16-150w. They both have 54vdc input (ths latter doesn't officially but is easily converted ) and as ling as you dont need more than 1g uplink or a high current output on a single pโ€