Require two 10Gb SFP+ PCI-e NICs (ideally eight in total) functioning on Windows 10, supporting link aggregation.
Require two 10Gb SFP+ PCI-e NICs (ideally eight in total) functioning on Windows 10, supporting link aggregation.
Hello, your setup sounds complex but doable. You’re considering Intel X520-DA2 or similar models with unlocked transceivers for a NAS 9 and a PC with Windows 10 and link aggregation. While official support exists, compatibility with unlocked SFP+ PCIe NICs in Windows 10 can be uncertain. Using used HP or Dell units might work, but you should verify driver support and performance. As an alternative, look into other brands like Marvell, Broadcom, or even open-source options such as Raspberry Pi or custom solutions if budget allows. Always check recent reviews and contact manufacturers directly for the latest compatibility info.
based on the range, I’d prefer purchasing 10GB links. i believe the maximum distance is around 15 meters for those, but within the same room it should work fine. if you can obtain the cards without SFP+ modules, they should also be more affordable since you won’t need them.
the issue is that i understand better compatibility with active 10Gb FC transceivers on qnap. from what i read, 5 meters should suffice, but some users face difficulties with longer passive twinax 10Gb runs and nas. no, using a single 10Gb transceiver to an rj45 is not feasible. the intel x520-da2 10GB sfp+ costs more than a 10Gb transceiver, and i need two of them plus a rj45. i'm planning to use a qnap ts-932x-2g and raid 5 on 9 x 2tb ssds, possibly with a mx500 or kc600 backup on my hdd's
it's Qnap TS-932X-2G 2 x 1Gb RJ45 2 x 10Gb SFP+ This setup allows me to use two 10Gb transceivers for RJ45, then connect two CAT 6a cables to an Intel X520-T2 (the more expensive choice due to the price of a 10Gb transceiver to RJ45) or two LC MM 850 nm transceivers, followed by MM LC-LC fiber, and finally link it to an INTEL X520-DA2 10GB SFP+ with two additional 10Gb transceivers.
Checking the details, this should be available in your region. Let me know if you need help finding it.
Ensure you have enough cable—about 5 meters for safety. It’s roughly 2.5 meters straight, but you’ll need to loop around the desk. A 3-meter length would be too short; you’ll need a 3-meter dual-port cable to reach your monitor in the center of the desk. You also want a 20Gbps connection.
Just change the domains to .de and you’ll notice the German pricing. At least it’s close to Poland, but serious. Trancievers are costly and mostly pointless. Fiber cables are delicate—can’t bend or pinch them. Twinax is more affordable; it works for short distances like 5 meters and is more durable. In a data center, you should get quality equipment suited to your needs: for any 10GB connection that stays within the room, use twinax if possible, such as between racks or inside racks. Any link on the site outside the room requires tranciever—usually multimode, and they’re quite budget-friendly. For longer distances, trancievers in single mode are available up to 40km, but they’re expensive. The links with new pricing are still reasonable, not outrageous.