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Recommended SFP Windows 10 PCIe 3 cards for improved performance

Recommended SFP Windows 10 PCIe 3 cards for improved performance

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FlamingHoeTrap
Junior Member
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09-18-2016, 06:45 AM
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Hi, I'm setting up my computer to connect with an external Storage PC that shares resources with other devices. Currently, Gigabit Ethernet is too slow for my requirements, and I have some fibre cables at home. I'm considering PCIe 3.0 SFP/Fibre cards for a more affordable upgrade compared to the 10GB SFP+ option, which is pricier. My old machine used 4GB Qlogic cards on Windows Server, but those don't work with Windows 10. Could anyone recommend a compatible card that delivers 4-8GB/s? Thanks ahead of time!
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FlamingHoeTrap
09-18-2016, 06:45 AM #1

Hi, I'm setting up my computer to connect with an external Storage PC that shares resources with other devices. Currently, Gigabit Ethernet is too slow for my requirements, and I have some fibre cables at home. I'm considering PCIe 3.0 SFP/Fibre cards for a more affordable upgrade compared to the 10GB SFP+ option, which is pricier. My old machine used 4GB Qlogic cards on Windows Server, but those don't work with Windows 10. Could anyone recommend a compatible card that delivers 4-8GB/s? Thanks ahead of time!

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Danonina
Member
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09-18-2016, 08:41 AM
#2
This link points to an item on eBay featuring a Dell MLX ConnectX 2 PCIe EtherNet/NIC server adapter.
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Danonina
09-18-2016, 08:41 AM #2

This link points to an item on eBay featuring a Dell MLX ConnectX 2 PCIe EtherNet/NIC server adapter.

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aherdofpigs
Junior Member
22
09-22-2016, 07:57 PM
#3
I don’t have access to current system details, but you can check compatibility by looking up the product specifications or contacting the manufacturer’s support for Windows 10 support.
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aherdofpigs
09-22-2016, 07:57 PM #3

I don’t have access to current system details, but you can check compatibility by looking up the product specifications or contacting the manufacturer’s support for Windows 10 support.

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Fannymcfee
Junior Member
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09-22-2016, 10:35 PM
#4
They worked well on versions 8 and 10, and the installation happened automatically on 10.
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Fannymcfee
09-22-2016, 10:35 PM #4

They worked well on versions 8 and 10, and the installation happened automatically on 10.

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HoboTheHobbit
Junior Member
15
09-23-2016, 07:31 AM
#5
It's great to hear that! Let me know if you need anything else.
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HoboTheHobbit
09-23-2016, 07:31 AM #5

It's great to hear that! Let me know if you need anything else.