SG-5100 different interface nics
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Hello, I am researching hardware and learning. Can you please help me understand why there are different NICs on the SG-5100. All independent interfaces, and I understand maybe one group is part of the SOC and the other two are add on. But since they are all the same speed why would I choose to use one interface over another? Is there performance choices picking to use the i210 vs the other available NICs on board.
Thank you.
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In the big picture doesn't really matter what interfaces you use for what.. While the 4 ports are part of the soc.. Overall shouldn't really matter which ports you use.
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If you're using the interfaces directly (without VLANs) the ix NICs cannot currently use AltQ traffic shaping. That might be a deciding factor.
Performance wise there is very little to choose between them. Both support 4 queues.Steve
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Thank you both. My SG-5100 just arrived today, so tonight's going to be fun, replacing the SG-1100.
