Written 22 Aug 2026. Specs from the maker pages linked below. Prices from those stores. I haven't used these.
Quiet switch that powers two house APs and a faster file-box link: TP-Link SG2210XMP-M2
A quiet switch that can power two house APs and still give a faster link to a file box, without a loud rack PoE heater.
A quiet switch that can power two house APs and still give a faster link to a file box. PoE means the access point takes power from the ethernet cable. 8× 2.5G PoE+ (30 W), 160 W budget, 2× 10G SFP+, Omada smart. External 53.5 V / 3.37 A adapter. Max 180.1 W with 160 W PD. 226 × 131 × 35 mm. The point of this brick is no fans.
Amazon ASIN B0D5Z3NMG9. pricehistory.app current $249.99 (lowest $224.99 on 18 Jul 2026; average $302). Provantage $249.99. Ace Peripherals $429–$446 is a high 3P. Don't quote as street. Loud sibling: XMP vs HP. Five-port PoE++: TL-SG105PP-M2.
What to buy
| Box | What it is | Street, 22 Aug 2026 | Buy if |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link SG2210XMP-M2 | 8× 2.5G PoE+ (30 W), 160 W budget, 2× 10G SFP+, Omada, fanless, brick | pricehistory $249.99 current; lowest $224.99 (18 Jul 2026). Provantage $249.99. | Two APs plus cameras on 2.5G, and the switch sits next to a NAS overnight. |
Skip
Skip SG3210XHP-M2 as the closet default (1U, 2 fans, 240 W, Amazon $419.99). Skip 24-port multi-gig PoE racks. Skip SODOLA PoE toys. Skip this brick if you have no PoE load. Buy data-only from the 8-port roundup. 1G two-AP path is still cheap PoE.
Sources
Amazon SG2210XMP-M2 (ASIN B0D5Z3NMG9). Provantage. pricehistory.app. Street ranges move. Check the live price before you click.