Consider using them together for tasks requiring dual functionality or testing purposes.
Consider using them together for tasks requiring dual functionality or testing purposes.
I have two QLogic QLE2560 devices equipped with Finisar FTLF8528P3BCV-QL SFP+ 8 Gb/s transceivers. Each is located nearby. What could you do with them? Your lab setup includes a Dell NX400 running TrueNAS Scale (as a backup server), an IBM x3650 m4 with an Emulex Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (hosted on Proxmox), a Ryzen 3 2200G processor in a server chassis, multiple Windows 10 machines (Plex, some games servers, etc.), and a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (for PiHole and PiVPN). I connect everything via a Netgear GS748T with four 1Gb SFP+ ports. Initially, I attempted direct connections but discovered the cards only support fiber optic interfaces (unless you're mistaken). Truenas didn't detect them at all, and Windows didn't list them as network adapters. Updated February 23, 2023 by NGV added IBM NICs.
They apply to SAN networks and fiber channels, not standard Ethernet. I’d avoid building such a system unless you’re truly committed to diving deep.