> The fastest (affordable) network solution means using 10 GbE ...
That's one of those "it depends" things. If you only have a small number of computers that need connecting, and you're ok with using 2nd hand gear... then 40GBe Mellanox adapters from Ebay are pretty affordable. eg stuff like this (there's a bunch):
That's one of those "it depends" things. If you only have a small number of computers that need connecting, and you're ok with using 2nd hand gear... then 40GBe Mellanox adapters from Ebay are pretty affordable. eg stuff like this (there's a bunch):
* https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/293393033570
* https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/175163685084
Note - I don't know those sellers at all.