Hyper-V, virtual switches, intel vs. realtek
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I have problems described here and there seems to be no solution.
So my question: Does it make any difference if I would use an intel NIC instead of a realtek one, if the vSwitches are only virtual (no pass-through)? -
Can't tell you for sure, but I've used both without issue. Currently using an IBM branded i340-T4. Any severe packet loss that I've experienced were ISP related. But the cards a certainly cheap enough to try. OEM versions from Dell, HP, IBM and others for about $25. Here's a good link to find the OEM equivalents of that chipset and several others. Many on EBay include both height brackets.
https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/list-of-nics-and-their-equivalent-oem-parts.20974/
