On the Intel X520 cards, you can get optics from Fibrestore for cheap that work great.
-----Original Message----- From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 10:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 10G in x86 Mikrotik There is a list of supported cards on the Mikrotik wiki. We have a few i7 based units running the following dual 10g Nic's. Intel x520 (has locked optics, but if you use with DAC cables then it is not an issue) Hotlava Card (excellent card, no issues) Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57711 chipset based dual nic.. ( (something like these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-KJYD8-Broadcom-5711-NetXtreme-II-Dual-Port-10-Gbe-SFP-PCIe-Network-Card-/322333006598?hash=item4b0c8b5b06:g:r6UAAOSwj85YL6L6) Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom 7266 SW 48 Street Miami, FL 33155 Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nate Burke" <[email protected]> > To: "Animal Farm" <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 11:17:27 AM > Subject: [AFMUG] 10G in x86 Mikrotik > I'm looking to add a 10G interface into one of my X86 Mikrotik boxes. > Anyone have a recommendation for a card that is compatible with Tik > and hopefully won't break the bank?
