For a while now I have been thinking about upgrading some servers and a workstation to faster network, and for me 10Gbe is the next logical step.
This is for my home network, so nothing mission critical etc. For me noice is a bigger concern over cost, but then again I will have to pay for everything myself and nothing will be tax deductable etc.
My networkingskills are basic, at work I play around with Windows, Linux and IBM z/Series and I feel very comfortable around computers. However I'd rather have a "plug'n'play" system, than spending my spare time debugging some hardware or software config. I value my spare time too much
My servers are currently running OpenIndiana and ESXi, and workstation is an older Windows 7 but will probably be replaced with a new workstation during the winter, running Windows 10.
I might be replacing the OpenIndiana installation for ESXi or a bare-metal ZoL install, but no decission or timeframe on this.
From a compability standpoint I was thinking about getting some Intel nics, probably the Intel X520-series, since I assume most plattform will have driversupport for these out of the box?
At work an older EMC-system was thrown out today, so I got my hands on some sfp+ modules from Finisar, modelnumber FTLX8571D3BNL-E5 (10GBASE-SR 300m SFP+ Extended Temperature Optical Transceiver | Finisar Corporation)
Anyone know if these will play nice with a Intel X520-series nic?
And will they work with the D-Link DGS-1510-28X switch I am considering, from a cost point of view and also that the fan can be replaced easily for a quiet Noctua-fan?
Am I on the right track here, in terms of hardware?
If I am not able to use the sfp+ I got at work for free, will it be better in any way to find new compatible sfp+ or buy DAC? Distance from switch to servers are 1-2 meters, and about 3-5 meters to workstation.
I'm not trying to get 10Gbe for the cheapest price, but I dont wanna waste money by buing the wrong hardware. If I go for the D-Link switch mentioned above I will probably buy that new here in Norway, the rest will be bought through eBay, Fiberstore.com etc as long as the price is right and international shipping is available.
This is for my home network, so nothing mission critical etc. For me noice is a bigger concern over cost, but then again I will have to pay for everything myself and nothing will be tax deductable etc.
My networkingskills are basic, at work I play around with Windows, Linux and IBM z/Series and I feel very comfortable around computers. However I'd rather have a "plug'n'play" system, than spending my spare time debugging some hardware or software config. I value my spare time too much
My servers are currently running OpenIndiana and ESXi, and workstation is an older Windows 7 but will probably be replaced with a new workstation during the winter, running Windows 10.
I might be replacing the OpenIndiana installation for ESXi or a bare-metal ZoL install, but no decission or timeframe on this.
From a compability standpoint I was thinking about getting some Intel nics, probably the Intel X520-series, since I assume most plattform will have driversupport for these out of the box?
At work an older EMC-system was thrown out today, so I got my hands on some sfp+ modules from Finisar, modelnumber FTLX8571D3BNL-E5 (10GBASE-SR 300m SFP+ Extended Temperature Optical Transceiver | Finisar Corporation)
Anyone know if these will play nice with a Intel X520-series nic?
And will they work with the D-Link DGS-1510-28X switch I am considering, from a cost point of view and also that the fan can be replaced easily for a quiet Noctua-fan?
Am I on the right track here, in terms of hardware?
If I am not able to use the sfp+ I got at work for free, will it be better in any way to find new compatible sfp+ or buy DAC? Distance from switch to servers are 1-2 meters, and about 3-5 meters to workstation.
I'm not trying to get 10Gbe for the cheapest price, but I dont wanna waste money by buing the wrong hardware. If I go for the D-Link switch mentioned above I will probably buy that new here in Norway, the rest will be bought through eBay, Fiberstore.com etc as long as the price is right and international shipping is available.