40GBit Ethernet for ESXi 8 Suggestions ?

[zeynel]

Hello Dear Community,

I am looking for a 40GBit Ethernet network card for ESXi 8

I can think of Mellanox ConnectX-4 or Intel X710 cards.

Are there possibly "cheaper" solutions ? Does anyone have a hint for me?

 

[prdtabim]

Cards with Connectx-3 pro are way cheaper.
I use HP parts like 544+FLR-QSFP ( flexlom ) with flexlom to pcie adapter.

Card ( 764285-b21 ) :

HP 764285-B21 10GB/40GB 2-PORT 544+FLR-QSFP ADPTR - 764737-001, 779132-001 | eBay

ETA 3 to 8 busines.

www.ebay.com

Adapter:

PCIe X8 Riser card for HP FlexibleLOM 2Port GbE 331FLR 366FLR 544FLR 561FLR | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for PCIe X8 Riser card for HP FlexibleLOM 2Port GbE 331FLR 366FLR 544FLR 561FLR at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[i386]

Nvidia started to remove Support for cx-4, for esxi 8 IT will BE probably okay. For esxi "8.5" i would Go for cx-5 or newer

 

[zeynel]

@prdtabim As far as I know, all ConnectX-3 are kicked out with ESXi 8.

@i386 Thx for getting me aware of this circumstance