Can Virtualbox use 10-Gigabit network connections

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techknight1
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Can Virtualbox use 10-Gigabit network connections

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I have a couple of servers that i am setting up. I am getting ready to bite the bullet on some used 10-Gigabit network equipment and was wondering if anyone can tell me if VirtualBox will be able to access and use it? I was also wondering if VirtualBox can access and use the 10-Gigabit links if it will be at close to 10-Gigabit speeds or if it would be limited to 1-Gigabit speeds? I would appreciate any help anyone could provide in this matter.
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Re: Can Virtualbox use 10-Gigabit network connections

Post by mpack »

I think you are confusing virtual vs physical. Generally speaking the VM is oblivious to the physical capabilities of the host. The VM will send a transmission, that transmission will ultimately be relayed to a host NIC. Whether the bits leave the host at 2bps or 2tbps is up to the host hardware.
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Re: Can Virtualbox use 10-Gigabit network connections

Post by techknight1 »

I appreciate the reply. I was assuming that was the case, but i wanted to get someone else's take on it. Thank You.
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