Intel PRO/1000 PT Desktop 802.3ad link aggregation possible?

[ugo1]

Hi

I'm going to build a home server based on Ubuntu Hardy 8.04 (finally). I would like to set up a dual lan between my server and my video editing computer (probably will be build over the GA-EX58-UD5). I was thinking to use the Intel PRO/1000 PT Desktop (http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/adapters/pro1000pt/pro1000pt-overview.htm) (note this is the desktop version). But before make it I would like to know if it is possible to setup the 802.3ad link aggregation mode with 2 of this card and Ubuntu and use it between the two computers. As switch I'm planning to use the netgear GS108 (http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/DesktopSwitches/GS108.aspx?detail=Specifications). Will be possible to plug other computers not in teaming?


Any suggestion?

Regards

Ugo

[ugo1]

no one?

I need to place the order

Regards

Ugo

[00Roush]

I can't speak directly to the Intel Pro 1000 PT but my Intel Pro 1000 MT desktop adapter supports teaming.

00Roush

[ugo1]

Thanks

looking in the intel's Kb (http://www.intel.com/support/network/sb/CS-025999.htm) list seem that link aggregation is supported but no mention in the official datasheet :(

also the latest linux drivers (http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15817/eng/README.txt) say:

The following features are now available in supported kernels(my note: 2.4 and 2.6):
- Native VLANs
- Channel Bonding (teaming)
- SNMP

Regards

Ugo