10Gb/s Ethernet: Switching to a Broadcom SFP+ Module
Hacker News (AI keywords)·yesterday·Hardware
This post documents the decision to move a home or small-office network to 10Gb/s Ethernet using a Broadcom-based SFP+ module. SFP+ is the dominant small form-factor standard for high-speed fiber and direct-attach copper links in both enterprise and prosumer settings. The article appears to cover hardware selection rationale and the practical compatibility considerations involved in reaching 10Gb/s throughput in a home-lab context.
