Intel 8460B vs. 8461 Ethernet Adapters vs. 3com cards

[zuze]

I am trying to make up my mind which ethernet adapters to buy. I have a few Tbird and 2 Celeron systems. I just want a good ones since these are heavy traffic (serving 300 Ethernet connections for the dorms).

 

[LANMAN]

Go with 3Com 3C905x, they've always worked for me.. no problems.

--LANMAN

 

[CoolTech]

Intel ownz 3com anyday

 

[RichieZ]

No doubt Intel ROCKS 3com!

 

[zuze]

what's so rocky about intel cards? which one to buy?
intel 8460b or 8461?
I appreciate you response.

 

[zuze]

I need to find a retailer with a great deal on those adapters too. I need about 10 now. I know they sell intel ones in five packs because previous dude had his ordered in sets.

 

[macssuck]

LANMAN Have you ever used your 3Com cards when connected to a Cisco switch if so have you had any problems with them?

 

[Viperoni]

I can honestly say the pro100+ M's I have rock, I'd say a bit faster than a 905b for a cable modem connection. But slightly higher CPU utilization comes along with that slightly higher speed.
Both are great NIC's, and with a TBird, I don't think there's much CPU utilization to worry about

 

[zuze]

mwave.com has intel 8460b for 38 bux bare card. Any lower prices?

 

[Herr Yunta]

I have been using the pro100+ server and it has been great. Two for $119. The super low CPU utilizing pro100+ server using the 8470 chip can be seen here.