Help with 10gb Ethernet part selection...

[Irisservice]

I have a Cisco 4948-10gb Switch and would like to add a 10gb nic to server but not sure which Nic, module and cable is needed..So if someone can recommend a single port NIC


Cisco 10GBASE X2 ModulesÂ* [Cisco Transceiver Modules] - Cisco Systems


Cisco Catalyst 4948 10GE SwitchÂ* [Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series Switches] - Cisco Systems

 

[MiniKnight]

What OS or hypervisor is the system going to use? That has an impact on the recommendation.

Also - how far is the system going to be from the switch?

 

[mrkrad]

you want to get an X2 converter to SFP+, then an SFP+ module and a modern SFP+ nic (emulex oce10102 or emulex oce11102).

This switch is pretty old school so I woudln't expect that much. X2 -> XFP -> SFP+ , so it is like 3 generations old tech wise.

 

[Irisservice]

What OS or hypervisor is the system going to use? That has an impact on the recommendation.

Also - how far is the system going to be from the switch?

Windows 8.1 using it as a home server... currently using a quad 1gb intel nic

less than 3' away

 

[Irisservice]

you want to get an X2 converter to SFP+, then an SFP+ module and a modern SFP+ nic (emulex oce10102 or emulex oce11102).

This switch is pretty old school so I woudln't expect that much. X2 -> XFP -> SFP+ , so it is like 3 generations old tech wise.

which module is that? i dont see sfp+
Cisco 10GBASE X2 Modules  [Cisco Transceiver Modules] - Cisco Systems

I was looking at emulex and did not see any single port solutions...that card is nice but $1500 for a card is out of my budget on this project...

sure the switch is older but was free...and still has some power for home use..

 

[Irisservice]

any more info for me