Setup a simple peer-to-peer 10Gb home network connection between two PCs. This is a tutorial and educational video that shows how simple it can be to use 10GbE at home or the small business. This is part 2 in my 10Gb Home Network Series. Watch part 1 if you have not seen it yet:
Part 1 - Introduction | https://youtu.be/MgNpI6VAAhI
Part 2 - Peer-to-Peer | https://youtu.be/KHiucyRYX_w
Part 3 - Build A Switch | https://youtu.be/p39mFz7ORco
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Mellanox Network Adapters:
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Intel:
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Chelsio:
Chelsio Family Legacy Adapters: http://www.chelsio.com/legacy-adapters/
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Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M (3M Cable) | http://ebay.to/1XlqwBK
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M (5M Cable) | http://ebay.to/1XlqkTe
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Night of the Vampire -- Melodic Dubstep: http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe