Hello,
We want to update our network infrastructure to 10GB/s. Therefor we have to buy new networkcards for our existing servers.
The distance between server and networkswitch is more than 7meter. So we want to use 10m active direct attached cables.
On the support site of the X520 (SFP+ Modules, SFP Modules, and Cables Compatible with Intel® Ethernet... ) we saw that active cables are supported:
Are active and passive direct attach cables both supported on the Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 Series?
- Both passive and active cables are supported.
- Active cables require Intel® Network Connections software version 15.3 or later.
But when I looked closer to the readme of the driver it say´s active cables are not supportetd. (https://downloadmirror.intel.com/14687/eng/readme.txt )
Active direct attach cables are not supported.
What is the truth now? Does any one has experience with X520 and active direct attached cables?
Regards,
manuel