2.5G is an excellent upgrade for modern homes and small offices. It pairs well with Wi-Fi 7/6 APs, NAS devices, and everyday productivity workloads.

But for certain environments, 2.5G simply won’t cut it. Creative teams, growing businesses, and advanced home labs often need much lower latency, higher throughput, and backbone links powerful enough to move large volumes of data without slowing the entire network down.

In these cases, 10G is not a luxury — it’s a requirement.

Below is a clear breakdown of when 10G becomes essential, and how Omada 10G switches deliver the performance and scalability these environments demand.

 

• When Do We Need 10G Multi-Gig?

1.1 Multi-User 4K/8K Video Editing & High-End Media Workflows

2.5G handles single-user editing well. But it quickly becomes a bottleneck when:

• Multiple editors pull large 4K/8K projects from shared storage
• Teams work from a central NAS or SAN
• High-bandwidth codecs (ProRes RAW, RED, BRAW) are involved
• Workstations exchange large files throughout the day

10G enables smooth multi-user editing and real-time collaboration.

 

1.2 Virtualization, Home Labs & Small Datacenter Environments

2.5G works for light VM use. But the moment you scale up, 10G becomes essential:

• Running ESXi / Proxmox / Hyper-V clusters
• Live migration between hosts (vMotion, HA clusters, etc.)
• Shared storage: iSCSI, NFS, Ceph, TrueNAS
• High IOPS or containerized workloads

10G is required for smooth VM migration, fast storage access, and reliable cluster performance.

 

1.3 Large-Scale Wi-Fi 7 Deployments with Multiple APs

A entry-level Wi-Fi 7 access point is fine on 2.5G. But when you deploy:

• High-density guest networks (schools, hotels, offices)
• Hundreds of concurrent clients

10G ensure Wi-Fi 7 can actually deliver its multi-gigabit performance at scale.

 

• Why Choose Omada 10G Switches?

2.1 True 10G for High-Capacity Backbones

Omada 10G switches feature:

• 10G SFP+ uplinks for fiber backbones
• 10G RJ45 ports for servers and NAS

Perfect for building a fast, scalable, and future-proof network core.

 

2.2 PoE++ Options for High-Power Devices

Power high-end Wi-Fi 7 AP directly through the switch, simplified wiring, cleaner installations.

 

2.3 Fully Integrated with Omada SDN

Manage your entire network — gateways, switches, APs — from one unified platform:

• Zero-Touch Provisioning
• Cloud or on-premise controller
• Real-time monitoring and alerts
• Remote troubleshooting (ideal for MSPs)

It’s an enterprise-style management experience at an SMB-friendly cost.

 

2.4 Enterprise L2/L3 Feature Set

Designed for high-performance professional environments:

• VLAN, ACL, advanced QoS, LAG/LACP
• STP/RSTP/MSTP
• IGMP Snooping & multicast optimization
• Inter-VLAN routing & DHCP server
• ERPS supports rapid protection and recovery in a ring topology
• Defend against a range of network threats with Dynamic ARP Inspection, IEEE 802.1X, MAB, Port Security, and Secure Shell.

Stable, secure, and built for heavy multi-service networks.

 

2.5 Backed by a 5-Year Warranty (at US)

Every Omada 10G switch includes a 5-Year Limited Warranty, providing long-term confidence for businesses, studios, and integrators.

 

• Omada 10G Multi-Gig Switch Portfolio

Here are the Omada 10G managed switch options. Choose the port count based on how many APs, PCs, and NAS devices you need to connect, and select the specific model according to your installation and deployment environment.

Model	SX3206HPP	SX3832MPP	SX3832	SX3008F	SX3016F	SX3032F
Ports	4* 10G PoE++ RJ45; 2* 10G SFP+;	24* 10G PoE++ RJ45: 8* 10G SFP+;	24* 10G RJ45: 8* 10G SFP+;	8* 10G SFP+	16* 10G SFP+	32* 10G SFP+
PoE budget	200W	770W	-	-	-	-
Switching Capacity	120 Gbps	640 Gbps	640 Gbps	120 Gbps	320 Gbps	640 Gbps
MAC Address	32K	32K	32K	32K	32K	32K
Packet Buffer	16 Mbit	24 Mbit	24 Mbit	16 Mbit	24 Mbit	24 Mbit
RPS	-	-	-	-	√	√
FAN	2 FANs	4 FANs	2 FANs	Fanless	1 FAN	2 FANs
Enclosure	SGCC
Mounting	Desktop/ Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Dimensions	11.6 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (294 × 180 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 13.0 × 1.7 in (440 × 330 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 8.7 × 1.7 in (440 × 220 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 8.7 × 1.7 in (440 × 220 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 13.0 × 1.7 in (440 × 330 × 44 mm)

 

 

If your environment demands real performance — not just an incremental upgrade — 10G is the standard you should build on.
Omada 10G Multi-Gig switches deliver the bandwidth, reliability, and scalability required for modern workflows, and integrate seamlessly into the broader Omada SDN ecosystem for a truly unified 10G Multi-Gig network.