10Gb Ethernet: what I had to (re)learn
The author describes upgrading home networking to 10Gb/s after their ISP began offering the speed, covering the history of Ethernet from 10BASE2 to modern switches. They explain key challenges with 10GBASE-T—including heat and cable requirements—and recommend cooler alternatives like SFP+ Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables or Active Optical Cables (AOCs) for short-range, in-room connections.