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Subject: Re: 100 mbps fiber card for FreeBSD 6?
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On Fri, May 04, 2007 at 06:46:36PM +0100, Richard Tector wrote:
> Erik wrote:
> >Anyone have any good experiences with 100mbps fiber cards for FreeBSD?
> >There don't seem to be many people trying to use this (admittedly
> >slightly dated) technology.  The 3CR990B-FX-97 from 3Com works with
> >the txp driver (with a patch so that the card is recognized), however
> >that driver itself is broken, even with copper cards.
> >
> >Can anyone recommend a card that will function well under FreeBSD?
> 
> In my opinion you'd be better of getting a 100baseFX <-> 100baseTX media 
> converter and then a well supported 100/1000baseT card if the 
> application allows.
> Alternatively, I've used the 100baseFX Intel cards in the past which use 
> the well looked after fxp driver.

We've had pretty bad luck with media converters.  When possible, it's
our preference to use a card.  Do you happen to have a model number on
the Intel cards?  I have a feeling that they may not be readily
available, but it's worth a shot.

Thanks for the feedback!
Erik