thepixelgeek
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It sounds like a simple enough question, but I don't fully understand lanes and PCI-E slots.
My CPU states 16 lanes, so thinking since I've only used the x8 slot 7 for my controller card, and if the 10GbE card is x8, I should be fine?
Taking a look at the block diagram confuses me more, I think. EDIT: Is the CPU only controlling slot 6 & 7? Does that mean I can add an x8 NIC?
Hoping my 14 drives via SATA aren't consuming lanes?
Card recommendations appreciated?
System Specs:
Supermicro MBD-X11SSM-F - 14 total drives SATA
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 SkyLake 3.4 GHz - 16 lanes
IBM M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 46M0831 - connected on Slot 7 PCIE x8 (closest to cpu)
My CPU states 16 lanes, so thinking since I've only used the x8 slot 7 for my controller card, and if the 10GbE card is x8, I should be fine?
Taking a look at the block diagram confuses me more, I think. EDIT: Is the CPU only controlling slot 6 & 7? Does that mean I can add an x8 NIC?
Hoping my 14 drives via SATA aren't consuming lanes?
Card recommendations appreciated?
System Specs:
Supermicro MBD-X11SSM-F - 14 total drives SATA
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 SkyLake 3.4 GHz - 16 lanes
IBM M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 46M0831 - connected on Slot 7 PCIE x8 (closest to cpu)
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