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Enabling ASPM on a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5GbE NIC in Proxmox/Linux
April 5, 2026April 7, 2026
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If you’re running a home server or a Proxmox node and you want to add 2.5GbE networking without spending a lot of money, the Realtek RTL8125B is a pretty popular option. It’s inexpensive, widely available, and comes in a few…

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Unlocking Vendor-Locked SFP Modules on Intel X710-DA2 10GbE SFP+ NIC
March 25, 2026April 5, 2026
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If you’ve ever tried plugging a third-party SFP transceiver into an Intel X710-DA2 10GbE SFP+ NIC, you’ve probably run into the frustrating reality that Intel locks these cards down by default, meaning they’ll only play nicely with Intel-approved modules. Not…

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