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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cincijava.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Schorr Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:10 PM Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 _______________________________________________ Ethereal-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ethereal.com/mailman/listinfo/ethereal-users
