nitrobass24
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Im in the process of wiring my new(used) home.
I am running a ton of Cat6 everywhere for light switches, AV distribution, HVAC, keypads, etc.
Well some of the cat6 will be use for the LAN, and I was thinking that since Im in the process of redoing EVERYTHING I might as well grab some 10Gbe stuff for certain things.
My HTPC-DVR, Encoder, and WHS are in this closet and accessed all over simultaneously via the network so it makes the most sense for them to have 10gbe and I would prob add it to my main workstation as well cause I can.
The reason for 10gb on the DVR, WHS, and encoding box is I move a lot of data around on a daily basis between the three, and all the while the WHS is getting hit for streaming.
Im also going to setup a network iSCSI target on the WHS for a project/experiment I want to do. Although that will be on a small dedicated gigabit network.
Heres a diagram I made:
The only thing incorrect is instead of HDMI cables for the TVs Im going to use HDMI over Cat6 using Baluns.
Also the Dell 2716 is what I have now, and I would replace it with a 10gbe.
Questions:
1) I know I dont need 10gb yet, but is there a better option if I want more than just 1gbe?
2) Where do I buy a 10gbe switch, and NICs?
3) Should I consider using ethernet over SAS for the WHS, DVR, Encoder....they are all on the same rack?
4) Am I crazy?
I am running a ton of Cat6 everywhere for light switches, AV distribution, HVAC, keypads, etc.
Well some of the cat6 will be use for the LAN, and I was thinking that since Im in the process of redoing EVERYTHING I might as well grab some 10Gbe stuff for certain things.
My HTPC-DVR, Encoder, and WHS are in this closet and accessed all over simultaneously via the network so it makes the most sense for them to have 10gbe and I would prob add it to my main workstation as well cause I can.
The reason for 10gb on the DVR, WHS, and encoding box is I move a lot of data around on a daily basis between the three, and all the while the WHS is getting hit for streaming.
Im also going to setup a network iSCSI target on the WHS for a project/experiment I want to do. Although that will be on a small dedicated gigabit network.
Heres a diagram I made:
The only thing incorrect is instead of HDMI cables for the TVs Im going to use HDMI over Cat6 using Baluns.
Also the Dell 2716 is what I have now, and I would replace it with a 10gbe.
Questions:
1) I know I dont need 10gb yet, but is there a better option if I want more than just 1gbe?
2) Where do I buy a 10gbe switch, and NICs?
3) Should I consider using ethernet over SAS for the WHS, DVR, Encoder....they are all on the same rack?
4) Am I crazy?
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