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as a passioned linux user I’m wondering what would be the most linuxy ethernet switch out there?
I’m willing to pay a bit more for the good thing and supporting open source/free software. Also I’m clearly an victim of hardware for enthusiasms. Therefore featurewise NBase-T (2,5/5 gbit) are in scope. Nice to have would be the option of creating bonds and managing vlans. On the other hand i do not need more than 8 ports as i just have 5-6 devices connected via cable based lan. So 16 ports seems to be an upper limit.
Using a dedicated classical x86 pc with a lot of networkcards is not what I’m looking for. But I am always open regarding using raspis. At the end i want to have a plug’n’play usbale switch.
Minimal objective: At least i would like to buy a product from a really linux friendly company. Best would be to know linux friendliest network hardware provider.
Any suggestions? What are you using? Any further thoughts?
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I am a fan of the UniFi networking hardware and software. While I don't have enough knowledge of their background to say whether or not they're pro Linux, you can SSH into their devices and you can run their web UI on a Linux host. Also, you do not have to create any accounts or register your devices in order to download updates (as opposed to the annoying Cisco company). However, I am not sure that they offer the higher speeds you're looking for. Be prepared to spend >$1,000 for those speeds.
I recently set up a small office with a 24-port Netgear switch. Each port was capable of 10G. So many products offer browser-based user interfaces these days that you're not going to be spending time on a command line unless you're managing many devices at scale.
Personally, I use a cheap TP-link AC1750 running DD-Wrt and it' working great
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The initial question has some kind of morale component. I would like to buy from a company dedicated to free and open software. Also I would prefer an as open as possible hardware.
No mentioned, but usually I try to buy products that have been manufactured under fair conditions. Sustainability is also a factor.
And I’m willing to pay more if those ethical standards are met.