The Sodola SL-SWTG015AS is a relatively small desktop 2.5GbE switch with a special trait, it has a 10GbE uplink port. This new 5-port 2.5GbE and 1-port SFP+ 10GbE switch we purchased on Amazon for $67 just because we wanted to see how it worked. While we have seen switches like the YuanLey YS25-0402 with one more SFP+ port and one fewer 2.5GbE port at a similar pricing level, that is perhaps not the point. The price of this Sodola switch is less than almost every other 5-port 2.5GbE switch out there, even ones without the SFP+ onboard.
Sodola SL-SWTG015AS Overview
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Sodola SL-SWTG015AS Hardware Overview
On the front of the switch, one can see five 2.5GbE ports and one SFP+ port along with a contrasting Sodola faceplate.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Front](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Front.jpg)
On the side of the switch, we get our QC sticker and vents.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Side 2](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Side-2.jpg)
On the other side of the switch we get more vents.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Side 1](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Side-1.jpg)
The switch itself ia little more than two SFP+ cages in depth. It is still very compact compared to other switches that we have seen. This is a switch that can be mounted under a desk using Velcro very easily.
The rear has a DC power input and a grounding point.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Rear](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Rear.jpg)
On the bottom, we get a label. We also get mounting holes so one can use two screws to mount the switch to a desk, wall, or elsewhere. We also get at least a few markings for things like recycling.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Bottom](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Bottom.jpg)
Inside the switch, we can see the ports and a relatively simple design. This is a single switch chip switch, but we could not get the heatsink off easily to see what kind of chip it is.
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Internal 2](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Internal-2.jpg)
Here is the internal overview of the switch that has a very clean layout..
![Sodola SL SWTG015AS Internal Overview](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sodola-SL-SWTG015AS-Internal-Overview.jpg)
One interesting point is the fifth 2.5GbE port seems to be using a Realtek PHY while the other four ports seem to be using the switch chip for that.
Next, let us get to performance and power consumption.