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    ConnectX-3 pro En in x4 slot

    HI, Back again Was comparing CX3 with CX3 pro cards and found out that CX3 cards will work in x4 mode when connected to pcie3 (x8 in gen2), but nothing about this in XC3-Pro En but these lines: --- A lesser width adapter can be seated into a greater width slot (x4 in a x8), but a greater width...
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    Dual sfp+ 10gb nic in pciev3 x4

    Hi My very first post here I was about to buy my first 10gb nic, during my researches I found out that there is almost no pcie gen3 dual sfp+ 10gb nic with x4 edge connector, as the bandwith provided by x4 gen 3 is enough for 40gbps full duplex, is there any reason(backward compatibility, etc)...
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    AU: FS: Netgear XS712T ProSAFE 12-Port 10GB

    I bought this switch while planning to extend my lab. Having now changed my plans it is not required. The switch has been powered on once but otherwise not used. $1500 Cheers, Adam
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    Netgear XS712T Fan Replacement

    Hey Guys, I bought a Netgear XS712T switch and discovered it is far louder than I expected. I have read on whalnetwork.com about other changing the fans out for Noctua 40mm counterparts however the detail around the process is not documented. Has anyone here had experience with this? If so...
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    Low 10GB speeds between direct attached servers

    Hi, I have a Windows server 2012 R2 installation on a Dell R710 with an Intel AF DA nic in an x8 slot. I also have an OmniOS installation on a Supermicro X8DTH with an Intel X520-DA2. These devices are directly connected on a 10.10.10.0/24 subnet using Twinax. Both are configured with large...
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    10gb NIC issues OmniOS

    Hi, I have 2x Intel AF DA cards (Intel 82598EB). One of which is installed in a Windows Server 2012 R2 box. The other is in a Supermicro X8DTH OmniOS box. These are directly attached by confirmed working Twinax cables but both sides show no link when connected to each other. All interfaces are...
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    Quanta LB4M 48xGbE, 2x SFP+ <$100

    www.ebay.com/itm/Refurbished-Quanta-LB4M-10GB-Uplink-Switch-Dual-Power-Supplies-90-Day-Warranty-/171981132995 The price has dropped a bit more, currently at $79.99 + $16.18 shipping.
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    Any difference between direct connect SFP+ Cable and switch connect SFP+

    I am tempting to get a pair of Mellanox 10gb SFP+ to direct connect as this.