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Subject: Re: PCIe NIC for FreeBSD 5.5
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Olivier Nicole wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been askedto install FreeBSD on a server, but I had no saying
> on the procurement of the server.
>
> It ends up to be an HP 380G5, with onboard Broadcom based NIC that is
> not supported and only PCIe extension slots.
>
> I am wondering what NIC I could buy that would be PCIe, x4 or x8, and
> supported by FreeBSD 5.5.
>
> Best regards,
>   

Your NIC is most likely supported by FreeBSD 6.2. Any reason for not 
upgrading?