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    [SOLVED] dual nic help - fixing intel nic or buy new one?

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      Binson_Buzz
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      First post.

      I'm setting up my first ever pfSense VM within unRAID and I bought this card:
      http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112318971231

      Dual Port GigaBit EtherNet PCI-e 2.1 1x Intel I350-T2V2 82575-T2 VT-c VMDq I/OAT

      Initially it passed through fine and pfSense could see it, but pfSense now won't recognise it and says driver not found.

      Assuming I can't fix or I've bought a duff card on eBay, I'm looking at the AOC-SGP-I2 at it's on the pfsense store so I'm assuming it's safe https://store.pfsense.org/AOC-SGP-I2/.

      However, I've come across the AOC-SG-I2 as well which is cheaper - can someone tell me what the main difference is and I should I get one or stick with the SGP?

      Thanks

      CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2683 V3 | MB: ASUS X-99-A II | Memory: Crucial 8x 8GB DDR4-2133
      PSU: Corsair AX760 | Case: Define R5 Blackout Window
      unRAID 6.3.2 VMs: pfSense, 3x Windows 10 Pro | Network: AOC-SGP-I2, 2x UniFi AP AC Pro

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        Binson_Buzz
        last edited by

        ok, found these links:

        https://www.cnet.com/products/supermicro-add-on-card-aoc-sg-i2-network-adapter/specs/

        https://www.cnet.com/products/supermicro-add-on-card-aoc-sgp-i2-network-adapter/specs/

        The SG is 82575EB and PCI 2.0
        The SGP is i350 and PCI 2.1 and has more 'features'

        Should I go for the i350 or is the 8257EB ok?  I'm using for a home network and a 100/100 FTTP broadband connection that could be upgraded up to 1000/1000 (I know - insane and unnecesary, but who knows in the future!)

        CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2683 V3 | MB: ASUS X-99-A II | Memory: Crucial 8x 8GB DDR4-2133
        PSU: Corsair AX760 | Case: Define R5 Blackout Window
        unRAID 6.3.2 VMs: pfSense, 3x Windows 10 Pro | Network: AOC-SGP-I2, 2x UniFi AP AC Pro

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          Binson_Buzz
          last edited by

          I've gone for the AOC-SGP-I2 - managed to find a new one for £80 including shipping.  I already wasted a day yesterday trying to get a used card from eBay working - decided my time more valuable than saving a few bob on a used card, plus like the idea of the more modern spec.

          plus it's one the pfSense team recommend so will save more time hopefully going forwards.

          CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2683 V3 | MB: ASUS X-99-A II | Memory: Crucial 8x 8GB DDR4-2133
          PSU: Corsair AX760 | Case: Define R5 Blackout Window
          unRAID 6.3.2 VMs: pfSense, 3x Windows 10 Pro | Network: AOC-SGP-I2, 2x UniFi AP AC Pro

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