Re:Improving Linux networking performance
by mcpherrinm on Friday January 23, 2015 @03:22AM
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10 gigabit over Cat6A cable is also power hungry and very tricky: It's approaching the limits of what you can do over that sort of cable. Plus the frequencies involved make the adapter design a lot more troublesome. I suppose we'll start seeing cheap 10 gig knockoff nics eventually, but it's not even everywhere in the datacenter, never mind the home.
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Re:Improving Linux networking performance
by hkhkhhjhnbv on Friday January 23, 2015 @12:28PM
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yep. Fiber is the way to go when you need 10Gbit. I was looking in to doing my place with Cat6 or 6a. Not only is 6a incredibly thick (thus, more difficult to run and probably terminate) but you need special tools and knowledge just to make sure the wiring is correct and there are no RF issues going on. It becomes way more about RF crosstalk and science, and less about simple wire connectivity.