Home Network 10G Implementation Part 2 (ONT-S508CL-8S)
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Published: 2024-09-19

Dissatisfied with the previous switch, I ended up purchasing another Chinese 10G switch.

Items Purchased

Model NumberDescriptionPriceQuantityNotes
ONT-S508CL-8S10Gbps Managed Switch¥11,6391AliExpress
FB-LINK SFP-2.5G-T2.5Gbps RJ45 SFP Module¥1,5424AliExpress
XICOM XC-SFP+-SR10G-SR SFP+ Module 10pcs¥6,2811AliExpress
Woeow-OM3 1MMMF LC-LC Duplex 1M¥5725AliExpress

The 10G-SR SFP+ modules were very cheap at about ¥628 each when buying 10 pieces.

In fact, this switch is the same as the previously purchased SKS8300-8X.

The previously purchased SKS8300-8X has increased in price to about ¥15,000, making it quite expensive,
but the ONT-S508CL-8S was available at a lower price compared to the SKS8300-8X, so I decided to buy it.

The previously purchased SKS3200M-8GPY1XF had various inconveniences, such as not being able to use SNMP,
so I decided to use the FB-LINK SFP-2.5G-T to utilize the 2.5Gbps port.

Actual Product

  • The Delivered Box
    Box

  • Contents
    Contents

    • Main unit
    • Simple instruction manual
    • Power cable (Type A, so usable in Japan; of course, use at your own risk as it lacks PSE certification)
    • RJ45-RS232C console cable
    • Rubber feet
  • Main Unit
    Main Unit

    • Though the logo and color scheme are different, it is identical to the SKS8300-8X.

WebUI

Like the SKS-8300-8X, all ports are initially part of VLAN1, with
192.168.2.1/24 assigned.

The initial account credentials are as follows. This part is also exactly the same.

UsernamePassword
adminadmin
  • Login Screen
    Login Screen

  • Main Screen
    Main Screen

As you can see, despite the difference in logos, it is the same.
The firmware might be newer than what is available for the SKS8300-8X.

Firmware

I checked the thin manual, but I couldn’t find the download location for the firmware.
There isn’t even a site URL mentioned.

I searched hard but couldn’t find it, so if anyone knows, please let me know.

Summary

Since it is the same as the SKS8300-8X, I suggest looking at the article for the SKS8300-8X.
It is slightly cheaper, but the downside is that I cannot find the firmware download site.
However, as of now, it seems like the firmware is newer than that of the SKS8300-8X.