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Can I connect two Intel 10 GbE Server Adapters back-to-back without a switch?

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Can I connect two Intel 10 GbE Server Adapters back-to-back without a switch?

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Yes, you can connect two Intel 10 GbE Server Adapters together without a switch. However, this type of unit-to-unit connection will yield very limited performance. Maximum performance will only be achieved using many clients.