====== High Performance Networking ======

===== 10GbE Ethernet =====

  * Very expensive switches
      * Starting at ~$8500
  * Fairly expensive HBAs
      * 1-2 port ~$600
      * 4 port ~$2000
  * No extra software or management required

==== Intel ====

http://ark.intel.com/products/family/46828/Intel-10-Gigabit-Server-Adapters

Intel X540-T1 - $344.44

  * 1 Port
  * PCIe v2.1
  * RJ-45
  * Low Profile
  * CAT6 or better cabling

Intel X540-T2 - $517.21

  * 2 Ports
  * PCIe v2.1
  * RJ-45
  * Low Profile
  * CAT6 or better cabling

==== Supermicro ====

http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/10GbE.cfm

http://www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/networking/

  * Several servers include 10GbE ports integrated
  * 10Gbps switch modules available for blade enclosures
  * 24-port rackmount switch available

=== Network Interface Cards ===

PCIe 3.0 x8, Quad SFP+ ports: https://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-STG-b4S.cfm

UIO Card, 2 CX4 ports: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-UTG-i2.cfm

PCIe x8 Card, 2 CX4 ports: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/CDR-NIC_1.22_for_Add-on_NIC_Cards/MANUALS/datasheet-AOC-STG-i2.pdf

=== SSE-X24S 10GbE Switch ===

  * 24 10GbE Ports (SFP+)
  * 1 10/100/1000 Ethernet
  * 482 Gbps
  * Not Stackable
  * Layer 3
  * Advanced Routing
  * Redundant Power
  * Rack Mount Kit Optional
    * $33.22
  * $7,625.20 Cost

http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/Networking/SSE-X24S.cfm

==== Netgear ====

=== ProSafe XSM7224S-100NAS 10GbE Switch ===

  * 24 10GbE Ports (SFP+)
  * 4 Shared RJ45 10GbaseT ports
  * 480 Gbps
  * Stackable up to 4 Switches
  * Layer 2+
  * Advanced Routing (Layer 3) is Optional License
    * $1,837.85 Cost
  * Redundant Power Optional
    * $401.86 Cost
  * $7,685.08 Cost

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122405

==== ATTO ====

http://www.attotech.com/products/family.php?id=14

**PCIe x8 Card, 1,2 & 4 LC ports**: http://www.attotech.com/products/product.php?scat=24&sku=FFRM-NS14-000

==== Small Tree ====

**1, 2, 4 and 6-port Cards**: http://www.small-tree.com/10GbE_Cards_s/4.htm