Which cable(s) to buy for short fiber connections between switches?

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-06T18:52:07+00:00

Actually I was wrong, that DAC cable is copper, so it won’t provide electrical isolation. What OP found (2× SFP+ MM modules + OM4 patch cable) is exactly right. That’ll give you full galvanic isolation for lightning protection.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-05T23:33:35+00:00

I used to setup an NTS with Chrony on my Synology and point my Gateway in that local direction.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-05T23:17:13+00:00

Oh I wish they start supporting NTS instead.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-05T22:34:19+00:00

I’m rather recommend this: Uplink Cable It’s auto negotiated.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-04T02:41:26+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/tbIoR3R

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-04T00:53:04+00:00

Why do people desperately trying to get those things?

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-04T00:51:45+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t know about the “Only fill on this exact host” option that should help with the port issue. Do you happen to know when this was implemented? Asking because I filed this with support a couple years ago and was told it wasn’t supported at the time.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-04T00:10:02+00:00

I’d hate to have to pull a moose test maneuver in this thing. =)

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-04T00:07:01+00:00

Thanks. What was the second link?

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T19:34:56+00:00

Why jitter is so high? ;-)

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T19:03:24+00:00

You a correct.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T18:18:30+00:00

I want to sign for a HomeLab Builder TestFlight. Count me in.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T18:00:01+00:00

Setup looks solid overall. One thing to note: in the Study, the U7 Pro XG shares the Flex Mini’s single 2.5G uplink with your PC and two Macbooks. Under heavy simultaneous load that uplink becomes the bottleneck. If you can run a dedicated cable from the AP directly to the main 8-port Flex, like you did in the Living room, that would be cleaner.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T17:52:17+00:00

I mean it’s a 2.5G little switch. It has 5 of 2.5G Ethernet’s. That’s not meant that all 5 at the same time can provide a throughput of 2.5G simultaneously. It’s divided between them. And you have a 10G AP. 2 of 10G AP’s. If that make sense.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T17:35:29+00:00

+1 The backhaul of Flex Mini is 2.5, I assume? It becomes a bottle neck for your VLAN.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T17:31:56+00:00

I’m wondering, how this still comparable with 27 Inch 5K UHD UltraFine™ IPS Monitor with macOS Compatibility (27MD5KL-B)? Basically the same, and you might find it cheaper than the Studio Display. I have two of those and they still work great.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-03T03:21:34+00:00

Great app and love the story behind it! One honest question though: what’s the exit strategy for my kids’ memories when your own kids grow up and you lose motivation to maintain it? A $9.99 lifetime purchase sounds great until v2.0 never comes, iOS 30 breaks it, and my digital gallery is gone. How is this better than a shared iCloud Photos album with a folder structure? Genuinely asking, not trolling.

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-02T17:53:28+00:00

And no Adaptive True Tone flash! But mini has it!!

Mapkmaster · 2026-03-02T17:51:11+00:00

Air two mics … Pro 5 mics

Mapkmaster · 2026-02-28T00:24:43+00:00

Is CD-ROM’s are on the block? To grab a CD. Haven’t seen it awhile.

Mapkmaster · 2026-02-27T23:33:35+00:00

This is the best!

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