Thanks for the input Kevin.
Regards
Enrico
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Subject: Re: Which Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to use
> There are a couple of good cards out there:
>
> Myrinet - www.myricom.com
> Good: extremely fast card, relatively easy to setup. The use of two
> types of cables (Note: each card only uses one type, no interchanging).
> Really cool ribbon cables. Cards have cache, something like a 1MB or 2.
> Bad: Tend to be expensive, hard to get, and have no direct kernel
> support. Requires special hub and cables.
>
> Syskonnect (s?)
> Good: Slower than myrinet, but sufficient for general use. Uses
> standard cat5 cable. Works good with the HP Procurve and their gigabit
> modules. Direct kernel support, plug and play.
> Bad: Cards tend to get warm. They have a 1/2" heat sink on the main
> processor. Not something I would put into a 1U.
>
> Dolphin:
> Good: Apparently faster than Myrinet on some scales. Multi-dimensional
> token ring format.
> Bad: No direct kernel support. IS NOT AN ETHERNET INTERFACE. It does
> not have a device designation. Only good for use in a beowulf cluster.
> Token Ring Format.
>
> Personal preference would be go syskonnect and get the gigabit modules
> for your hubs. The cards are readily available and seem to work well.
> We had a cluster here and it ran well for us and it was easy to setup.
> If you are looking for raw speed, go myrinet. They are very quick
> cards, but require some software compiling and some time. Beware that
> they are hard to get and can take in upwards of a month to get cards
> when they are backlogged.
>
> Please note: this information is based on personal experience and
> knowledge and not representative of Atipa's thoughts on these devices.
> Had to put that in for the lawyers :)
>
> Thanks
>
> Kevin
>
>
> Enrico Payne wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I am planning to upgrade my network to Gigabit technology, and was
> > wondering if anyone could offer "good" advice as to which Ethernet
adapter
> > to use on my Linux RH 6.2 servers.
> >
> > All my workstations use Intel 10/100 adapters, and my backbone is
> > Baynetworks switches/hubs. I am looking for a card that will not cause
any
> > problems with my existing infrastructure.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Enrico
> >
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