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Re: gigabit nic



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Chris Parker wrote:
> Ron Johnson wrote:
>> On 02/25/07 16:49, Chris Parker wrote:
>>> Roberto C. Sanchez wrote:
>>>> On Sun, Feb 25, 2007 at 05:22:09PM -0500, Chris Parker wrote:
>>>>> What recommendations for a gigabit nic on a dell power edge 2400?  It is
>>>>> going to be used as a network analysis box.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks all
>>>>> Chris
>>>>>
>>>> Can't really go wrong with an Intel or 3Com (are they still making new
>>>> stuff?).
> 
>>> any model will work?
>> Pretty much any high-end NIC will do just fine.  Intel NICs have a
>> good rep for working with Linux.
> 
>> More important than the NIC, I think, is how you're going to attach
>> this network analysis box to the LAN.
> 
> It will be connected through a network tap(network associates)
> 10/100/100 copper.  So it needs to be a dual port preferred.
> 
> thanks
Here is one that looks promising
> intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter
> Product ID
> CDW Part:  	390883
> Mfg. Part:  	PWLA8492MT
> UNSPSC:  	43201404

and here is the tap:
Network Instruments nTAP 10/100/1000 Copper - tap splitter
Product ID
CDW Part:  	822880
Mfg. Part:  	TCTHG-K
UNSPSC:  	43222602

These should work well together correct?

thanks
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