Hardware @programming.dev cm0002 @lemmy.world 5mo ago Realtek RTL8127, RTL8159, and RTL8261C will power low-cost, efficient 10 Gbps Ethernet cards, USB adapters, and switches www.cnx-software.com /2025/05/22/realtek-rtl8127-rtl8159-and-rtl8261c-will-power-low-cost-efficient-10-gbps-ethernet-cards-usb-adapters-and-switches/
Realtek RTL8127, RTL8159, and RTL8261C will power low-cost, efficient 10 Gbps Ethernet cards, USB adapters, and switches
RTL8159 is great. It's almost the only USB 3.2 (not USB4, not Thunderbolt) to 10GbE network card. RJ45 instead of SFP+ is a bit frustrating, but at least we can reach 10GbE without requirement for more PCI-E slot or USB4/Thunderbolt support.
RTL8159 is great. It's almost the only USB 3.2 (not USB4, not Thunderbolt) to 10GbE network card. RJ45 instead of SFP+ is a bit frustrating, but at least we can reach 10GbE without requirement for more PCI-E slot or USB4/Thunderbolt support.