I’ve been trying to find a decent SFP/SFP+ Ethernet adapter that is reliable and compatible with Mikrotik SFP/SFP+ modules and DACs. I’m looking for something that can be tossed in a bag, carried up ladders/towers and with minimal cords (i.e. not a USB->POE injector + Ethernet cable → media converter) and doesn’t overheat. There seem to be some options from lesser reputable names but I haven’t found a good one yet. So as a request (unless Mikrotik/Routerboard has something already) what would be ideal is a device that has:
- a single SFP+ interface (just for negotiation, does not need to route/bridge that fast)
- a single USB gigabit Ethernet adapter that’s compatible with common OSes (primarily Windows/Linux) and supplies power to the rest of the device as well
- detachable USB cord so it could be swapped with either a USB A or a USB C cable
- an overall size of about the size of a deck of cards or smaller
- relatively low power consumption (with intent to be used by mobile devices) rather than high performance
- Compatibility for 802.3bz (2.5/5Gbit) modules when available (not super important)