Problems with HP 10G network card.
Problems with HP 10G network card.
Hi everyone, I'm looking for assistance with these HP 10G network cards I purchased on eBay. They are the HP NC523SFP dual NIC cards (Qlogic QLE3242), which are currently quite affordable. I installed one on my server—a compact ITX case with an i3 processor, RAID 10 setup, and Windows Server—while the other is on my Ryzen workstation for photo and video editing. My aim was to establish a 10G connection between the two via DAC, allowing me to edit directly from the server without constant synchronization.
The issue is that on my workstation PC, the interfaces frequently disable themselves even though Device Manager indicates they're functioning properly. Sometimes the PC won't shut down or restart when the card is connected. It's plugged into a second 16x slot and is an 8x card. I've managed to get it working a few times after numerous restarts, but the speeds remain below 1G. The cards are running under Windows 2012 R2 drivers since there are no official drivers available for this model.
Before purchasing, I did some research and noticed many users reported success with the drivers. Do anyone have suggestions on alternative solutions or troubleshooting steps? I matched the NIC configurations already on both cards, such as jumbo packet size. I really hope this works out so I don't waste the investment.
Have you checked the device firmware update for the card? http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogic...159&Os=167 ql_qlex24ximg2_32.08risc4_20.04.zip
Server-grade cards require dedicated cooling systems. If they become too hot, they will power down. Adjust airflow around your cases to help regulate temperature.