I've got a Foxconn T2491602 (similar to Inventec B800) with dual onboard Intel 82599, but no RJ45 jacks other than the management port. I'm going to use it in my home office and wanted to add a Gigabit connection (for the home network) as well as the 10G which is direct connected to another machine.
I've read that, at least for 10G transceivers, these Intel are pretty picky. Has anyone got any knowledge on how/if these work with SFP transceivers for Gigabit Copper RJ45, and if so are there brands to look for/avoid. Are there any issues with one port running at 10G and the other at 1G?
Or am I better off just getting a network card and giving up a PCIe slot? I'd prefer not to do that though, as there's only two PCIe to start with.
Thanks!
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I've read that, at least for 10G transceivers, these Intel are pretty picky. Has anyone got any knowledge on how/if these work with SFP transceivers for Gigabit Copper RJ45, and if so are there brands to look for/avoid. Are there any issues with one port running at 10G and the other at 1G?
Or am I better off just getting a network card and giving up a PCIe slot? I'd prefer not to do that though, as there's only two PCIe to start with.
Thanks!
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