High Performance Networking

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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