[ubuntu-za] 10GbE Core switch

[Lee Sharp]

On 07/27/2016 07:11 AM, Anton May wrote:
> So, looking to upgrade the core switch to 10GbE. Anything out there that
> is good in the mid range level?

Skip what you are doing, and tell me what you are trying to do... 
Thinking way outside the box can give other options.  For example, do 
you need 10gbe from everything to everything, or just to a few things to 
one thing?  In that case, a lot of nics on the one thing, and direct 
connect can work and be VERY cheap. 
https://thatservernerd.com/2016/02/23/10gb-in-your-homelab-for-under-70/

If you have a small cluster that needs to communicate, the 8 port 
Netgear is the best value. 
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-XS708E-Ethernet-XS708E-100NES/dp/B00B46AEE6/ref=sr_1_1 
  Yeah, I do not believe the free shipping part for SA. :)

Also Trendnet just released a line of 10GbE switches, and I have had 
very good luck with them.  Nice value for the money. 
http://www.trendnet.com/products/10G-web-smart-switches/12-Port/TEG-40128WS

			Lee