[Gllug] Linux Hub/Switch

[Jim Bailey]

On Sep 23, 02:36, Stan wrote:
> I currently have a bridging firewall and I'm thinking that I can
> further limit the spread of things like blaster if I do away with the
> central switch and put 16 or so network cards into the beige PC!
> 
> I know this sounds crazy (and possibly just plain won't work) but as
> most gear is still 10MB/s the PC should beable to cope...
> 
> So where can you actually buy cards like:
> 
> http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/pro1000mt_quad_server_adapter.htm
> 
> are there any cheaper alternatives?  Is there a limit to how many
> cards you can have under linux?
> 
> Just an idea....feel free to shoot me down in flames!

16*6UKP=96UKP + beige box + 16 realtek cards
16 port switch 30-50UKP

Peace Jim

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