Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[Samsoum]

Hi guys,
I recently bought the nic card.
I bought without sfp module option and without taiko dac cable , to explore first with my magic planet sfp modules .
I bought the dac cable from aftedark , amphenol , 1m.5
.https://www.adark.co/products/amphenol-dac-sfp-cable-for-audio-grade-network-switch-group-buy-for-audiophilestyle-com?_pos=1&_sid=11fb3ffe7&_ss=r

I would like to do: edgerouter x- copper - etherregen switch -fiber thru dac cable to fiber on nic taiko card.

Is it the correct way for best sq?

Also anybody knows wich finisar fiber modules we need for the nic taiko card?

Thks a lot

 

[Di-fi]

explore first

for best sq

Probably not here.

Maybe here?

https://taikoaudio.com/taiko-2020/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Extreme-Network-Card-Switch-Summary-FAQ_v51.x80569.pdf

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There's a lot of interest in passive DAC cables, in various threads. This thread could provide a central knowledge base. My questions: 1. Are DAC cables brand-sensitive, like SFPs? 2. Can I connect a DAC cable from a 10G NIC to a 1G FMC? It appears that the cable that Taiko recommends is availabl...

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[Samsoum]

Hi guys,
I hope it s the right thread to inquire about nic card operation.
I spent the last 2 hrs trying to connect nic card to etherregen via an afterdark dac cable without succes.( eduard was very helpful setting everything up).
I m connected to port A now of ER via copper cable .
Anybody using ER?
Port A is 1000 mbps so i don t see why is not sending internet to nic via dac cable and sfp .
Thks