Alright, so I am starting to research the dive into a pf sense build. I assume I will do custom via spare parts and or new PC. I figure custom will be cheaper/better overall.
I will need 3x 10GbE and ~2x1GbE
10GbE to server
10GbE to Desktop
10GbE to 1GbE switch
1xGbE to fiber modem (future could be 10GbE)
or
I will need 2x 10GbE and 5-10x1GbE
10GbE to server
10GbE to Desktop
5-10x 1GbE directly to all other parts of the house (modem, PC, TV, wifi AP).
I have 2 options to repurpose
Option 1
The real question does ECC matter and does this MB has enough slots for the network requirements
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz
32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 663MHz (9-9-9-24)
MSI B75A-G43 (MS-7758) (SOCKET 0)
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express 2.0 x16
1 @x4
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
3 x PCI Slots
Option 2
Repurpose a TS140
E3-1200 v3
16-32GB of 2133 ECC (IIRC)
online says:
I would prefer to repurpose the IB 3770 since its the slower build. But I am asking to make sure I make the right choices obviously.
For network adapters via PCIe. I would just go used or generic to save money. All my current 10GbE are used Intels from ebay on the cheap.
Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-1
Any thoughts, input, and so on is always appreciated.
I will need 3x 10GbE and ~2x1GbE
10GbE to server
10GbE to Desktop
10GbE to 1GbE switch
1xGbE to fiber modem (future could be 10GbE)
or
I will need 2x 10GbE and 5-10x1GbE
10GbE to server
10GbE to Desktop
5-10x 1GbE directly to all other parts of the house (modem, PC, TV, wifi AP).
I have 2 options to repurpose
Option 1
The real question does ECC matter and does this MB has enough slots for the network requirements
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz
32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 663MHz (9-9-9-24)
MSI B75A-G43 (MS-7758) (SOCKET 0)
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express 2.0 x16
1 @x4
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
3 x PCI Slots
Option 2
Repurpose a TS140
E3-1200 v3
16-32GB of 2133 ECC (IIRC)
online says:
- Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, half-length
- Slot 2: PCIe 2.0 x1 (x1-wired); full-height, half-length
- Slot 3: PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4-wired); full-height, half-length
- Slot 4: PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz (5 V); full-height, half-length
I would prefer to repurpose the IB 3770 since its the slower build. But I am asking to make sure I make the right choices obviously.
For network adapters via PCIe. I would just go used or generic to save money. All my current 10GbE are used Intels from ebay on the cheap.
Intel(R) Ethernet Server Adapter X520-1
Any thoughts, input, and so on is always appreciated.