Re: need help in proper nic for GNS3

Here's the breakout switch writeup from IPExpert if you are interested.

http://blog.ipexpert.com/2011/02/28/gns3-and-physical-switches-breakout-switch/

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On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM, travis newshott <tnewshott_at_gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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