Dragon 2.5G LAN offers faster speeds and improved performance, making it a good choice for modern networking needs.
Dragon 2.5G LAN offers faster speeds and improved performance, making it a good choice for modern networking needs.
I believe it's the 2.5G Ethernet adapter. What are the requirements for your network device?
I don’t like Realtek NICs much, especially with limited Linux support. I’ve faced problems with VLANs and other issues before. If you upgrade to a better network card, it makes sense to invest in an Intel model. Also, where are the 2.5G switches? It seems unnecessary to install them when there aren’t good options available.
There is a 1G Intel LAN and a 2.5G connection. It seems like a direct link to the NAS. The B550 isn't intended as a workstation device, so it likely isn't designed for internet use.
At this moment, only real use is if you have a 10G switch (which supports 2.5GBASE-T) or if you connect two PCs directly. But this is the step where it's all beginning to get more affordable switches. Switches won't be made until there is a actual use/demand for them. I'd say starting from the motherboards is a pretty starting point. That will eventually lead to affordable switches as soon as the 2.5G matures a bit and becomes more widely implemented on motherboards (that is, also on Intel side, eventuallyt laptops etc).
The two comments highlight different perspectives on Realtek's performance. One notes that 2.5 Dragon is manufactured by Realtek and mentions a switch, suggesting it's primarily used for connecting PCs or servers. Another points out Apple's earlier use of speed switches and compares Realtek's newer port speeds to their own, emphasizing reliability but also mentioning plans for latency testing to assess input stability. The third adds that Realtek developed software for this card and other components like the Nahmic Audio chip, noting improvements over past products.