Current situation:
Office │ Garage
┌───────┐ │
│Macbook├─────┐ │
│Pro │ │ │
└───────┘ ┌┴─────────┐ │ Cat5e ┌──────────┐ ┌──────┐
│1Gb switch├───┼───────┤1Gb switch├────┤Router│
┌───────┐ └┬─────────┘ │ └──────────┘ └──────┘
│Game PC│ │ │
│ ├─────┘ │
└───────┘ │
wall
I am building a new rack-mounted NAS which will have a 10Gb network controller. I'm also picking up a Mac Mini M2 Pro with 10Gb Ethernet and a new switch with 2 SFP+ ports (for the rack in the garage).
Questions:
- What's the best way for me to connect at least the Mini to the NAS over a 10Gb link?
- Is Cat5e going to be able to handle 10Gb over maybe 30ft distance? Or should I run a new Cat6 cable or maybe even fiber?
- Is there a decent 10Gb capable switch (with RJ-45 connector preferably) for use in the office?
- Should I abandon the 10Gb project and try to do 2.5Gb?