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Reddit mentions of Mikrotik RB260GS (CSS106-5G-1S) small SOHO Switch 5x Gigabit Ethernet, one SFP cage powered by an Atheros Switch Chip, plastic case, SwOS (Original Version)
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We found 4 Reddit mentions of Mikrotik RB260GS (CSS106-5G-1S) small SOHO Switch 5x Gigabit Ethernet, one SFP cage powered by an Atheros Switch Chip, plastic case, SwOS (Original Version). Here are the top ones.
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The RB260GS is a small SOHO switch. It has five Gigabit Ethernet ports and one SFP cage powered by an Atheros Switch ChipTested and recommended to use with MikroTik SFP modules: S-85DLC05D, S-31DLC20D and S-3553LC20D (not included)It is powered by an operating system designed specifically for MikroTik Switch products - SwOSSwOS is configurable from your web browser. It gives you all the basic functionality for a managed switch, plus more113x139x28mm Dimensions, MikroTik SwOS Operating System, 128 KB Storage size, Passive PoE (PoE in), 11-30 V PoE in input Voltage, US Power Adapter included
Specs:
| Height | 1.10236 Inches |
| Length | 4.44881 Inches |
| Weight | 0.46737999544 Pounds |
| Width | 5.47243 Inches |
I'd suggest using a TP-Link MC220L and a TP-Link TL-SM311LM SFP module on the Orbi end. Go with OM2/OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, you'll probably have to hire someone to terminate it unless you get a pre-terminated cable. You'll need LC or LC duplex connectors on the fiber to connect to the TL-SM311LM SFP.
On the other end you could also use the TP-Link MC220L + TP-Link TL-SM311LM pair, or use a TP-Link switch with a SFP port and use TP-Link TL-SM311LM in that. TP-Link doesn't seem to have low port count switches with SFP ports though. Mikrotik RB260GS could be an option if you want a 5 port switch with an SFP module: https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RB260GS-CSS106-5G-1S-Ethernet-Original/dp/B00GAZ2HHS
Using a managed switch lets you read out some info and temperature from the SFP modules, but it's not really required.
It seems like TP-Link TL-SM311LM is very overpriced on Amazon. So Ubiquiti UF-MM-1G (a pair of SFP modules) as a cheaper option - https://www.amazon.com/U-Fiber-Multi-Mode-SFP-1G/dp/B01MY5498F
You can also buy some used SFP for $3 on ebay, but those come with some shipping time. Here's an seller I've used:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cisco-GLC-SX-MM-30-1301-02-1000BASE-SX-SFP-850nm-GBIC-GLC-SX-MM-Transceiver/163606064239
You can also get media converters, SFP modules and pre-terminated fiber all from fs.com. They have tons of nice and cheap networking and fiber stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RouterBOARD-260G-S-RB260GS-Gigabit/dp/B00GAZ2HHS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1480371991&sr=1-1&keywords=mikrotik+260gs
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I'm looking into Mikrotik switch:
https://mikrotik.com/products/group/switches
I'll be needing more ports and possibly routing features, so for my specific use I'll probably go with a CRS326-24G-2S+RM model, but that would be way overkill for you.
Maybe look at their RB260GS (5 ports) or you can step up to the CRS112-8G-4S-IN model, but that one might be more than you need (routing and other functionality).
I've been using a little Linksys SE3005 unmanaged switch for a couple years; it's very rugged, low-power, and silent:
https://www.linksys.com/us/p/P-SE3005/
For the money, I'd go with the Mikrotik RB260GS; it's a managed switch with VLAN, port-to-port forwarding, etc. features.
https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RB260GS-CSS106-5G-1S-Ethernet-Original/dp/B00GAZ2HHS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mikrotik+rb260gs&qid=1566146196&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Have fun!