Gigabit (1000base-T) NIC performance?

[Woo Chat Ming]

Hello John,

  We are setting up a Linux cluster using Intel's PRO/1000 Gigabit
adaptor. Let me inform u the result when it is done.

Regards,
Woo Chat Ming.
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On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, John Connett wrote:

> Apologies if this is slightly off topic.  However, I suspect some that
> follow this list may be able to point me to further information.
> 
> I have just started looking into using Gigabit (1000base-T) Ethernet
> with Linux.  Initial investigation suggests that there is quite a wide
> price range for NICs ($105 - $650).  Are there any public performance
> comparisons between such NICs?  I would be interested to know if the
> higher priced items produce better performance!
> 
> Any pointers to further information in this area would be gratfully
> received.
> 
> Thanks in anticipation
> --
> John Connett (jrc at art-render.com)
> 
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