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Too good to be true 4 port Gigabit PCI-e adapter?

J-Dogg
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Hello. 

I need a 4 port Gigabit PCI-e adapter for my freenas server. i found this

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-PCIE-PCI-Express-1000Mbps-Network-Server-Adapter-Card/263241271448?hash=item3d4a670898:g:n14AAOSwhYdZ0dEz

 

However its no brand and cheap price is somewhat concerning, can anyone with experience vouch for this product. And if its no good perhaps recommend a reasonably priced alternative that is available in Australia.

 

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Any luck finding used enterprise NICs? Usually you can find used dell or HP NICs for pretty cheap. Or even Intel ones.

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they are a little more expensive. However will certainly pay more if this is a no go.

 

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I wouldn't recommend getting it. It's running at x1 speed, and it looks pretty sketchy.

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I do not recommend getting non-branded ones. You have no idea, if and what drivers they use (are they stable), how reliable they are etc.

I suggest paying a little extra and getting one from a known brand (HP, Dell, Intel). Although watch out, there are many clones on eBay.

 

I have used HP NC364T and Intel i340-T4 network cards myself and these work great.

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On 2/18/2018 at 8:17 PM, J-Dogg said:

they are a little more expensive. However will certainly pay more if this is a no go.

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Gigabit-1Gb-Quad-Port-ethernet-card/112752076594?hash=item1a408c2732:g:I8gAAOSws6ZaBDKd

 

This is way cheaper.

If you need full height (although you could take a dremmel to that half height one)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-HM9JY-Intel-Pro-1000-ET-Quad-Port-PCI-E-Gigabit-NIC-High-Profile/222826894991?hash=item33e184968f:g:HrcAAOSwJc9aZCY0

If I've said something wrong, please correct me

 

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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IBM-Intel-PRO-1000-PT-Quad-Port-PCIe-Server-Adapter-Card-39Y6138-39Y6137-/253430385116?hash=item3b01a0c9dc

 

Here you go mate, I have one like this and they are perfect.

Please quote my post, or put @paddy-stone if you want me to respond to you.

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Wow, thanks. they never came up in my searches :/

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