[NTLUG:Discuss] PCIE Network Card Recommendation

[David Simmons]

> Thanks for the reply.  I just ordered a couple of these Intel Pro
1000
> cards:
>
http://www.provantage.com/intel-expi9300pt~7ITEN08T.htm

Here's
a reviewer from NewEgg that seems to hit (this) nail on the head:

Pros: Installed into a home network server running
CentOS 5.1. Works flawlessly. No drivers to install, CentOS automatically
loaded the e1000 driver at boot. Linux users should be able to pitch the
accompanying CD.

 					Cons: None, other than
possibly the driver CD ending up in a landfill.


					Other Thoughts: I replaced a D-Link DGE-560T with
this Intel. The Intel card physically appears much more substantial, a lot
more components on the card and the Intel even has a small heat sink. The
D-Link that I was using used the sky2 driver in Linux, which I heard can
be problematic. I did have the D-Link drop off the network under heavy
load, so that was enough for me. I've used Intel gigabit NICs in the past
and have had great luck.