Re: need help in proper nic for GNS3

I'm running D-Link D570TX cards and Adaptec ANA-64044 cards - a mix of them.
 I'm running Ubuntu 10.10 x64, I've encountered no issues with support for
either card. They use generic drivers under linux(aka tulip or others) so
assuming the card you find runs a similar chipset you should be OK.

I prefer Linux myself for GNS3/dynamips. I run straight dynamips/dynagen
for CCIE labs because typically your "physical topology", aka your .net
file, will not change often if you are sticking to a vendor's workbook. I
fire up the .net with dynagen and go to town - no need for the interface of
GNS. I do use GNS3 extensively, though, but that is to create ad-hoc
topologies to test specific technologies or situations outside of the
vendor's materials.

As for Linux, if you aren't up to speed on it or do not wish to get up to
speed with it, I've seen acceptable stability and performance on Windows 7
as of late as well. There are lots of links online to help out with
squaring away a linux hybrid lab, though.

On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM, shadi ahmed <engshad.shad_at_gmail.com>wrote:

> i need to know which 4 port nic card is appropriate to connect real
> switches
> to GNS3 machine . i have ML350 HP server with 4 pci-x slots and wich OS do
> you advice to go for ..
>
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