Yikes -- just seen another thread regarding this issue. https://www.truenas.com/community/t...0g-nic-for-freenas-that-actually-works.94945/
I'm using a Supermicro X11-SSL-CF Motherboard. I'm not sure this matters - the board however is quite old as I've had this unit for 3-4 years. It's for home use so it's nothing mission critical.
I have Unifi Switches (USW-Pro-24) with SFP+ capabilities with Cat6a wiring, although ideally I'd like to connect the FreeNAS server to the switch via DAC/SFP+.
I've run across this article referenced in a few forums from serve the home: https://www.servethehome.com/buyers...as-servers/top-picks-freenas-nics-networking/ which seem to be recommending Chelsio SFP+ networking cards -- specifically either the
Does anyone have any more insight into either of these cards, or would they recommend another SFP+ card or even a 10Gbase-T card.
Thanks
I'm using a Supermicro X11-SSL-CF Motherboard. I'm not sure this matters - the board however is quite old as I've had this unit for 3-4 years. It's for home use so it's nothing mission critical.
I have Unifi Switches (USW-Pro-24) with SFP+ capabilities with Cat6a wiring, although ideally I'd like to connect the FreeNAS server to the switch via DAC/SFP+.
I've run across this article referenced in a few forums from serve the home: https://www.servethehome.com/buyers...as-servers/top-picks-freenas-nics-networking/ which seem to be recommending Chelsio SFP+ networking cards -- specifically either the
- Chelsio T520-SO-CR
- Chelsio T520-CR
Does anyone have any more insight into either of these cards, or would they recommend another SFP+ card or even a 10Gbase-T card.
Thanks