Mark-wilde

Besides HP series switches, there are several 24-port optical switches with SFP+ ports, e.g. S3800-24T4S from fs.com.

I have used ubnt Unifi switches, fs SFP modules and fiber cables, which saves me a lot. Till now, I have no issue with this setup.

I hope it is not too late to answer here, I have noticed that Ubiquiti had stopped releasing EdgeSwitch series switches, and I can't find it in their website. Why?

If you are interested in PoE switches, you can have a look at the Ubiquiti Unifi switches. US-24-150W might be a ideal option for you.

A single fiber for the QVDA box can't do the same as optical transceivers connecting with fiber patch cables on either ends. FYI, compatible modules are usually much cheaper than the original ones.

Used Cisco 2960 switches as my core switch, and bought several compatible sfps and fiber cables from fs.com. The cisco 2960 costs me much money, so I have to buy the compatible sfp modules ($6 each) from fs.com. It turns out to be perfect.

I am using Ubiquiti Unifi switch as my edge switches, except for the compatibility issue with DAC cables, everything is fine. Now I use fs.com SFP+ SR optics and OM3 cables, it is prefect.

They have poe switches like https://routerboard.com/CSS326-24G-2SplusRM

For my experience, the compatible optical transceivers that I bought from fs.com are quite compatible, you don't need to worry about the quality issue here.

I recently bought several SFPs and fiber patch cables from fs.com. Their prices are competitive, much lower ($6 each) than cdw.com. And the quality is great, too.

I rarely see the 1G DAC cables. It is advisable for you to have the SFP 1000BASE-T modules and cat5e cables or go for the SFP Fiber modules and fiber patch cables. Both of the solutions are cheap nowadays.

Have bought Unifi POE switch, APs and several sfp modules.... very nicely used

Ubiquiti networks offer a great service for wireless networks. Their switches and APs are quite reliable, but remember not to use the DACs in the switches (compatibility issue). You should stick to the SFP modules and patch cables, buy the customized SFP modules from fs.com is a wise choice.

Here is the link for you: https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeSwitch/ES-16-XG-SFP-DAC-cable-hell/m-p/1683163/highlight/true#M9459 Their rep tells me that they are working on it.

For home use, Ubnt AP is good. But you can compare the price and performances with other brand like Cisco, netgear and D-link.