Has anyone tried or know if it would be possible to connect 4 servers together without a switch by simply plugging an SFP cable from one server to the next if I have 2x10GB NICs?
If possible, would it be something like this?
Server 1 Port 1 -> Server 2 Port 1 -> Server 2 Port 2 -> Server 3 Port 1 -> Server 3 Port 2 -> Server 4 Port 1 -> Server 4 Port 2 -> Server 1 Port 2?
Do I need the Server 4 Port 2 -> Server 1 Port 2?
Am I just saying something stupid?
If possible, would it be something like this?
Server 1 Port 1 -> Server 2 Port 1 -> Server 2 Port 2 -> Server 3 Port 1 -> Server 3 Port 2 -> Server 4 Port 1 -> Server 4 Port 2 -> Server 1 Port 2?
Do I need the Server 4 Port 2 -> Server 1 Port 2?
Am I just saying something stupid?