I’m looking for a router for my new rack, and need some recommendations. None of my current systems use 10G ethernet yet, only 1G, so I suppose a 1G router will suffice. Can I get a decent rack mount router (I do not care about having wifi on it or it being new) for around or under $200 USD? Any recommendations?
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I virtualized my router…opnsense. Just runs in proxmox with all my other vms. Have you explored that option?
The downside of this is more wife/family use and appeal if the server goes down. One thing goes south while I’m not there and my family would murder me.
I have an RB5009 rack mounted and I like it. Only buy mikrotik if you are open to a steep learning curve, though.
Got a friend with a 3d printer? You can make anything rackmount if you try hard enough :)
You could likely find a Ubiquiti UDM pro on eBay for around or just under $200. It has a small amount of 10g connectivity and a built-in 8 port gigabit switch, and a really nice web-based user UI.
Dell R240 or R230 with OPNsense would be a great option.
Cisco rv345. Those are cheap used, and give you a ton of customization options in software, and are rack mountable.