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Power usage is a good reason to stick with non-SFP ports.

And you can use CAT5e with 10Gbps networks given the run is short enough. I run 2.5Gbps over CAT5e with no issues throughout my house (I don't need that much bandwidth except when downloading Steam games).



10Gbps fibre uses significantly less power than 10Gbps copper ethernet.


I read that parent comment as referring to POE, but am doubting myself after reading yours.

POE is a great reason for rj45.




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