How to Network thjs?
How to Network thjs?
You can find instructions on how to configure this setup. The goal is to have a blue line for standard Gigabit LAN internet and a red line for 10GB internal access to the Truenas core server via QLogic BCM57810. The server needs internet for remote SMB file access, and you're considering using Tailscale 1. It's worth checking if this works. Where should you start?
This setup requires three Ethernet ports, one with Gigabit speed and two with 10G speeds. Each client machine also needs its own network interface. The dedicated links will require unique IP addresses, which you'll use to link the clients together. It might be simpler and more cost-effective to run everything on a single 10G connection instead of multiple ports.
I would prefer a switch like the one I illustrated. This ensures every device connects to the internet and supports 10G networking. Check if the PC ports can handle 10G speeds. The switch will enable all clients to communicate, while the router provides full internet access. You may need to use one port on the switch. I have a similar configuration at home.
I’ve already configured all the hardware and IP settings. The issue lies in setting up SMB file sharing over the 10GB instead of the 1GB.
This situation highlights cases where the focus shifts from feasibility to necessity. Which projects demand such high bandwidth that even a small increase in speed becomes significant?
The 1 GB provides internet connectivity, while the 10 GB offers internal server access.
Ensure the 1G ethernet link is placed independently between the trueNAS and the router on its own subnet or VLAN (based on your needs and router support). Correct configuration should prevent PCs from accessing the TrueNAS via the 1G network.
The simplest approach is to rely on the IP address of the servers connected via the 10Gbit NIC, instead of using the SMB names. A more practical solution, as others suggested, is to set all three devices to operate at 10Gbit by default through a dedicated 10Gbit switch. Since it seems you're using fiber, the MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN offers the most cost-effective option.