Minipci ethernet

flake

i have two ALIX.2D13, both in a case, both already using all 3 ports.
for sync its recommended to use a separate interface.
i am wondering now if there are any minipci ethernet adapter available. that way i could connect the two boards neatly inside the box.
i searched a bit but only found wlan or minipcie.

stephenw10

Cards like that are available though they have mostly been replaced by pci-e cards as you found. Fortunately the world of industrial embedded PCs often moves at a glacial pace so that there are many, many boards with minipci slots still in the field. For example:
https://www.bwi.com/category/576

They're not cheap though!

Steve

stephenw10

Something cheaper on Ebay. No idea what chipset they are and listed as 'untested' though. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161053026051

Or this one from the same seller which is listed as new as is a Commell MP-541, an Intel 82541PI chipset which should work:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160949938747

Twice the NICs for only $2 more!
www.ebay.com/itm/110729327340

Obviously never tried it myself though. ;)

Steve