[rescue] Gigabit ethernet - worth it?

[nick at snowman.net]

Don't even think it.  Just not going to happen.
	Nick

On Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Julius Sridhar wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jan 2002, James Sharp wrote:
> 
> > > I know that Dave would prefer we all use FDDI, but on justdeals.com I
> > > see gbit ethernet cards for $34.99 and a 5-port gbit switch for $99.99.
> > >
> > > What is the collective wisdom of the list concerning this stuff?
> >
> > I've just finished a whole slew of gigabit upgrades at work (mainly
> > inter-switch connections, but a few server machines)...and although I
> > still think FDDI wins on technical merit, gigabit is faster than shit...as
> > long as you've got a card that will support 64-bit 66Mhz PCI.
> 
> I wonder how hard it would be to sit down and convert a FDDI card for
> gigabit operation with newer electronics.
> 
> > The 1000Base-TX I've played around with was horribly susceptible to noise
> > and cross talk on the cable...you'll need to make sure your cable meet
> > strict Cat 5 standards in manufacture as well as physical installation
> 
> Indeed.  I tend to use it for point-to-point fiber links.
> 
> Peace...  Sridhar
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