[linux] Multi-port NICs?

[Jim Hogan]

Jim (responding to self),

...and it looks like there are plenty of the Intel 10/100 duals coming 
up on eBay for ~$20 net with shipping, so easy to get hold of. Lots of 
Compaqs, too.  All those servers migrating to Gig.

(Ah, looks like I did fat finger and send part of this a minute ago.  
Sorry).

Jim

Jim Hogan wrote:

> Dejan,
>
> We have a number of 2-port Gig Intels and they seem to work under 
> Linux without hiccup.  At $115 at NewEgg, probably more than you want 
> to spend.  David's point regarding bottleneck is correct, so why not 
> "just" a 10/100 card?  I have a line on 3 dual-port 10/100 Intels and 
> should have them next week.  I am keeping 2, but can get you #3 for 
> $20 assuming you come and get it.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim
>
> Dejan Nikic wrote:
>
>> Hey,
>>
>> All this talk about NICs led me to ask if you know of any multi-port
>> cards? I'd ideally like 3 10/100 ports but gigabit wouldn't hurt ;). I'm
>> trying to replace 2 cards I have on my router with one and then move it
>> to 1U rack.  Do you have any ideas where I could get something like
>> this.  Pricewatch and EBay both list some, but I'm not sure how good
>> they are and how well they work with *nix.  I'd like something in the
>> sub $100 range.  I've seen plenty of "enterprise" stuff everywhere for
>> $400+ which is wayyy out of my league.
>>
>> So please shoot any suggestions this way.
>>
>> Peace,
>>  
>>
>
>


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