Do they make a 2 or even 3 port PCI NIC card? Or is better to go for PCI#1 NIC and PCI#2 NIC?

[Holbs]

Trying to build Blue Iris machine for a customer.
20 cameras. Through ideas suggested here, I want to break then into 2 groups going to 2 different POE switches for redunancy.
To play it safe and simple, I am planning to add a single PCI NIC card. Was hoping to find a NIC card that can be 2 or even 3 ports.
But as I type this, another thought popped into my caveman head. Any Windows10 Pro limitations on having Motherboard NIC, PCI#1 NIC, and a PCI#2 NIC?
That way, Motherboard NIC can talk to customer network. PCI#1 NIC can talk to POE switch 1, PCI#2 NIC can talk to POE switch 2.

 

[MikeLud1]

Check the below link, they have two and four port NIC cards

ULANSeN: PCIe Network Card

Including All kinds of PCI and PCIE Network Card

www.amazon.com

 

[Holbs]

Check the below link, they have two and four port NIC cards

ULANSeN: PCIe Network Card

Including All kinds of PCI and PCIE Network Card

www.amazon.com

pfff...that was simple enough didn't even think to look on amazon for that stuff.

 

[IAmATeaf]

If you do decide to go for a multi port NIC make sure you get something decent, look for a server grade card second hand that would come with say a HP, Dell or other server manufacturers as they’ll have been tested and verified for throughout, concurrency etc.

I have a dual port NIC in my BI desktop, which I luckily picked up for free from work which came out of a server.

 

[jrbeddow]

Fully agree with @IAmATeaf , and just wanted to add one more "hint": look for an Intel based card, try to skip the others (Reaktek, etc..). That is, if you want a rock solid, trouble-free experience, with stable drivers, etc.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

Back to the mentality for purposely going with multiple PoE switches

Should you puposely go with multiple single-port network cards for the same reason?

 

[eeeeesh]

I think your better off sticking with intel based adapters. Something like this is really popular, I picked up one of these for use in a home server running ESXI
HP 593722-B21

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[Holbs]

ok...this sounds ideal. will get a reliable multi-nic card

 

[OICU2]

I think your better off sticking with intel based adapters. Something like this is really popular, I picked up one of these for use in a home server running ESXI
HP 593722-B21

593722-B21 for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for 593722-B21 at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

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This... I use them in my pfSense routers... HP NC365T 4 port NIC, fairly cheap on ebay.

 

[fenderman]

It is important to install the proper driver for the nic card even if windows recognizes it without it. I had a machine that would should 60-70 percent cpu even with one 4mp cam attached using substreams. Took me an hour to figure out it was the driver for the card. How was it causing high cpu usage? No clue. I actually uninstalled the driver to verify that this was the cause.

 

[Flintstone61]

Has anyone mixed and matched Tp-link with Intel? Optiplex usually provides an Intel based onboard NIC( I think).... Now that I read this post....I'm skeptical of my Tp-Link Nic card sitting here on the desk.
I should put it in and see what crashes.

 

[Flintstone61]

Wow that was horrid. Installed TP-link TG-3468, Windows 11 Stalled on boot. Had to do a forced power off. Moved ethernet to Tplink.
Booted normally.
Lost X drive. BI video drive. LOL. Disturbed /Lifted the SATA cable a little opening the weird case.
tried Netspeed....303 down 28 up
BI using 19-20% CPU....hmmm
Better check dat driver
Showing as a Realtek device on PCIe Bus 2.

Installed provided driver.
CPU dropped to 12%-13%.

 

[Ri22o]

But as I type this, another thought popped into my caveman head. Any Windows10 Pro limitations on having Motherboard NIC, PCI#1 NIC, and a PCI#2 NIC?
That way, Motherboard NIC can talk to customer network. PCI#1 NIC can talk to POE switch 1, PCI#2 NIC can talk to POE switch 2.

I bought my Dual NIC off of Ebay, it was like $10.

My machine runs the onboard connection and the dual card.

Onboard = 192.168.1.XX for setting up Dahua cameras and goes to a desktop POE switch under the network rack.
Dual NIC port #1 = 192.168.0.XX for local network and goes to my network switch.
Dual NIC port #2 = 10.7.XX.XX for camera IPs and goes to my main POE switch.

 

[EricB]

Various dual NICs with Intel chips on Amazon, just make sure your system has the correct PCI slot.
Amazon.com : intel dual nic

 

[JustAnotherCameraGuy]

@Holbs I've been following a few of your discussions regarding the BI setup for a customer. Is this something you are doing on the side or is it part of your normal business? I have some suggestions depending on the use case.

 

[Holbs]

@Holbs I've been following a few of your discussions regarding the BI setup for a customer. Is this something you are doing on the side or is it part of your normal business? I have some suggestions depending on the use case.

this will be part of the business, as I want to jump into it. So sick and tired of so-called camera installers coming in with low-grade camera/nvr combo's with no fine tuning what-so-ever of camera image parameters (day or night), I know I can do a much better quality end result.
I've seen businesses install Wisenet cameras. I want to speak up, but it's not my place.
I've seen businesses install Hik visions nvr/cams. That's great...much respect for HIK's. But everything is left default (cringe).
I've seen businesses iinstall Axxis cameras (or Axis?). I believe they are good cameras but egads...the price tag. Cheaper to buy all new Cisco POE switches or something.

I've just seen half-assed installs with uber priced cameras or trash cameras. I believe Windows, Blue Iris, Dahua cams would make a difference.

 

[Flintstone61]

I like what Holbs is doing.....the direction he is going.
If I was 15 years younger I might try to team up with him....and pull some drops and install some cams and load up some BI machines.

 

[Flintstone61]

Now I'm just happy to pull up my socks, and stumble to the bathroom before i piss my pants