Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2017 12:32:52 +0300 From: Lev Serebryakov <lev@FreeBSD.org> To: freebsd-net@freebsd.org Subject: =?windows-1251?Q?10Gb_on_budged_with_fiber_=97_what_should_IP_choose=3F?= Message-ID: <1773236257.20170115123252@serebryakov.spb.ru>
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Hello Freebsd-net, I want to attach my DIY-NAS (FreeBSD-based) to my desktop (Windows-based) with 10Gb link. I could not afford 10Gb switch for sure. So, it will be point-to-point connection only for my desktop and not other computers in my house. Also, I could not use my current twisted pair wiring, as I need connection to router for my desktop too :) Cable ducts ion my house is overcrouded, so, I think only fiber is way to go, there is no chance to add CAT6 cable between my room and storage room with server, and copper SFP-to-SFP patchcord is out of question! So, I need cheap PCIe cards with SFP+ slots which is not very picky about modules (I'm on budget!), with good FreeBSD support and drivers for Win'10 (which is another problem with very old cards). What should I choose? There are A LOT of old 10Gb cards on eBay. Should I choose Mellanox ConnectiX-2? Chelsio-T3? Something else? Intel X520 looks as safe variant, but it is much more expensive and, as far as I know, it supports only expensive branded SFP+ modules, too. P.S. You could never stop upgrading your home NAS. -- Best regards, Lev mailto:lev@serebryakov.spb.ru
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