Hello Freebsd-net, I want to attach my DIY-NAS (FreeBSD-based) to my desktop (Windows-based) with 10Gb link. I could not afford 10Gb switch for sure. So, it will be point-to-point connection only for my desktop and not other computers in my house.
Also, I could not use my current twisted pair wiring, as I need connection to router for my desktop too :) Cable ducts ion my house is overcrouded, so, I think only fiber is way to go, there is no chance to add CAT6 cable between my room and storage room with server, and copper SFP-to-SFP patchcord is out of question! So, I need cheap PCIe cards with SFP+ slots which is not very picky about modules (I'm on budget!), with good FreeBSD support and drivers for Win'10 (which is another problem with very old cards). What should I choose? There are A LOT of old 10Gb cards on eBay. Should I choose Mellanox ConnectiX-2? Chelsio-T3? Something else? Intel X520 looks as safe variant, but it is much more expensive and, as far as I know, it supports only expensive branded SFP+ modules, too. P.S. You could never stop upgrading your home NAS. -- Best regards, Lev mailto:l...@serebryakov.spb.ru _______________________________________________ freebsd-net@freebsd.org mailing list https://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-net To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-net-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
