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newmanth
Asked: 2011-07-12 10:54:38 +0800 CST

Does Intel vPro work via add-on NICs?

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We're currently using Dell OptiPlex workstations with the Intel vPro feature. A remote location is requiring their computers be connected via fibre for security reasons. This will require us to install third-party FO NICs in the workstations. My question is: will vPro OOB management (which we rely on) still work via this NIC?

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    vPro utilizes the integrated network adapter. Currently add-in cards (fiber or otherwise) are not supported. However if they are willing to use multiple adapters they could user a fiber add-in card for high-bandwidth traffic, and a second wired connection for manageability.

    Source: http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/116384-intel-vpro-and-fiber-networks

    I would try using a media converter from ethernet to fiber instead of another card if you want to connect via fiber and use vPro.

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