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    Splitting up network for IP phone/IPTV/Internet service

    I have a FTTH ISP where the ISP provided router uses VLANs to split off the various services like VoIP (IP Telephony), IPTV and Internet service. VLANs are as follows (with content): 100 VoIP (unknown protocol/proprietary) 101 IPTV (UDP Multicast based) 102 Internet (DHCP assigned WAN address)...
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    [Solved] BiDi fiber question

    I want to route a fiber from basement up two floors with minimal footprint. The cable will be visible as it will be fastened up the wall (not inside the wall) in some places. I also don't want to drill too large holes to fit two LC connectors through. So I decided to go with a BiDi (10GBASE-BX)...
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    Cheaper Intel X540-T1 10G adapters

    Found this. Not sure if counterfeit though. Intel X540 -1T 10G Single RJ45 Ports PCIe x8 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter
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    Intel X550 NIC

    The new X550 chip should support the NBASE-T standard allowing 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps over regular Cat5e cable. Gives a nice upgrade path until you can replace cabling to support full 10Gbps speeds. I have seen all the Mellanox and Chelsio SFP+ NIC deals lately but sadly there is no way I can do a...
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    Memory question (possible fakes)

    I purchased Samsung 64GB (8 X 8GB) M393B1K70CH0-CH9 8GB DDR3 PC3-10600R SERVER MEMORY on ebay from an Israeli seller. A friend jokingly told me they might put spyware on the RAM. I doubt that. But these screenshots are worrying me: It says it is Fujitsu and the part number is missing and many...