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Although having very limited experience with TrueNAS and networking, it was easier than I thought. Connected 2 TrueNAS servers along with my Windows 10 PC. Searching the web I could not find an exact parts list ( also being concerned about compatibility), so I thought I would inlcude one here.

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFKGP1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (MikroTik 5-Port Desktop Switch, 1 Gigabit Ethernet Port, 4 SFP+ 10Gbps Ports (CRS305-1G-4S+IN)
• https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-X520-DA1-E10G41BTDAG1P5-1P-CNA-10GB-SFP-PCI-E-Ethernet-Server-Adapter/181881119390?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
• https://www.fs.com/products/48882.html (up to 7 Meters) / 4m (13ft) Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU4M Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable

or

https://www.fs.com/products/30889.html (over 7 Meters, but certainly will work for shorter distances)
3m (10ft) Cisco SFP-10G-AOC3M Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable

or

https://www.fs.com/products/11552.html (over 7 Meters, but certainly will work for shorter distances)
Cisco SFP-10G-SR Compatible, 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m DOM LC MMF Transceiver Module

plus

LC-LC OM3 Multimode Fiber Patch Cord Duplex 1m - FS.com

FS offers 1m LC-LC OM3 multimode fiber patch cable with bend insensitive fiber design that is optimal for deploying 10G fiber cablings. 100% end-face, IL&RL tested.

www.fs.com

Note: Servers and PC maintained connection to the internet. I set the Mikro Tik to SwOs (switch) mode. Servers are running TrueNAS 12.0-u1 and 12.0-u2 . All was done through the gui...no commands lines . Another component you may want to add is a Netgear PoE switch (will power up the Mikro Tik)..ie;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WTXHSXC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

A good read: https://community.fs.com/blog/guide-to-10g-dac-and-aoc-cables.html#:~:text=Transmission Distance,depending on the data rate.