We also run a full Gigabit network on Intel 10/100/1000 NIC (Server and
Workstation) without a glitch... are we just lucky yet?

Anyone running gigabit network and having problem?

I know that Gigabit card use a lot more CPU (overhead) than 10/100 but
not enough to switch back to 10/100 network (in our case).

Vincent

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dermot Keenan
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 10:32 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] Intel Nic

Scott, almost all server class NICs are gigabit now.  If it's a
10/100/1000
then why would that be a problem?  We are looking at replacing our
current
Intel based 10/100 NIC with a 3COM NIC.  All of 3COM's server NICs are
now
gigabit though.  Should I be concerned about this?

Thanks,
Dermot

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R. Scott Perry
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 2:57 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Intel Nic



>I just want to learn if that Intel Nic will solve the problems.
>
>Ips says buy a 3Com but I couldn't find any, so I can't say the model #
>Also they are expensive.

If you use a decent brand name (Intel, 3Com, etc.) that does not say
anything about "gigabit", "1000", etc., you should be fine.

The only problems I've heard of (and I've heard a lot of 'em!) are with
junky cards (some junky cards work very well, but many do not) or the
gigabit cards.  All the problems seem to have roots in the cards
themselves
(or the drivers), not IMail.

                                                    -Scott


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