Ian,
For 1000BaseT you will probably want a server class NIC. Look at the
Intel or 3COM server class ones, not a desktop model. There are 133 MHz
PCIX models offered that should be able to pull in the packets off a
busy line. I don't have testing data yet but will in a couple of weeks.
I am having a server class box build that will have 2 Gbit NIC's and I
will be trying out a busy network to see what it can handle before
loosing packets.
Remember that it is I/O speed that is important. CPU processing power is
helpful to work the data and get it off the NIC, but if the NIC is not
fast enough, it won't be able to keep up with the data stream.
Robert Casto
Tel (513) 755-2221
Cell (513) 349-5282
robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.cincijava.com
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[mailto:ethereal-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ian Schorr
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:10 PM
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Subject: [Ethereal-users] Gigabit capture NIC
Is anyone on this list aware of a PCI-based, 1000BaseSX or 1000BaseT
Ethernet NIC that supports generating timestamps onboard?
I'm trying to build a PC for high-speed data capture (ideally up to gig
rates, if I can get it to happen), and trying to ensure accuracy
timestamps as much as possible.
Ideally, the board should be 64-bit, 66mhz PCI and support x86 Linux
well, but if anyone can point out an example of ONE I'd be in better
shape than I am =)
Thanks,
Ian
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