[TriLUG] Above Gigabit Network

[Brian via TriLUG]

On 12/19/23 00:52, John via TriLUG wrote:
> though, you need to limit the rj45 adapter 
> transcievers you put into a passively cooled switch unless you want to 
> exceed the duty cycle and burn out your HW early.

Oh yes, this.  SFP-RJ45 adapters run very hot.  Uncomfortable to the 
touch, in the case of the one in my NAS box.  Probably a good clue as to 
why the high-speed switches have forced-air cooling that sounds like a 
jet engine when at full throttle.