Ok everyone has Gigabit LAN PCs, who is running a Gigabit LAN switch? - Page 4

Ronin_abx · 03-05-2004, 08:15 PM

For me, Gigabit is not worth the price.

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ubiquityman · 03-19-2004, 01:29 AM

I bought a Netgear GS105.
Works fine, but does NOT support Jumbo Frames.

I'd like to know if the Linksys EG008W/EG005W supports jumbo frames.

Anyone want to try?

So far, the only low cost switch that I've found that has jumbo frame support is the SMC8505T/SMC8508T which support up to 9K frames.

The speeds is definitely welcomed. It'll allow me to keep DV files on other computers, simplifying the HD storage problem.

ubiquityman · 03-21-2004, 11:23 PM

Tests from other uses indicate the Linksys does not support Jumbo frames.

However, I got this response from their tech support which would suggest otherwise.

Quote:

Thank you again for contacting Linksys technical support.

The Gigabit workgroup switch supports jumbo frames.This provides more efficient throughput for large sequential data transfers by supporting jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes. Compared to standard Ethernet frames that run only up to 1.5 KB.To use jumbo frames, both the source and destination end nodes (such as a computer or server) must support this feature.You need to configure the advanced properties of your card to support this. Also, when the connection is operating at full duplex, all switches in the network between the two end nodes must be able to accept the extended frame size.There is no utility or configuration you can do on the switch to enable this support since its all in the hardware already.

Please feel free to get in touch with us again should you have other queries.

This one is still a mystery.

S.SubZero · 03-21-2004, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by T-800
For me, Gigabit is not worth the price.

The switches are about $150-$200 give or take, and an Intel NIC is $40, if gig-e isn't already on the motherboard, which with many Intel boards now, it is.

Seeing as I paid $150 for my 100mbit switch a couple of years ago, this is not bad at all. For people who do alot of heavy file transferring over their LAN (or want to but don't want the long copying times) this can definately be worth it.

ubiquityman · 03-21-2004, 11:48 PM

I use mine for video so there are lots of huge files.

Having gigabit ethernet makes the storage solution easier. I don't have to try to cram all my HDs on one machine. For ~$200, I can get a Dell 400SC which makes a fantastic external gigabit network drive!

pointreyes · 03-22-2004, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by ubiquityman
I use mine for video so there are lots of huge files.

Same here, I can transfer a 450Meg file in under 20 seconds. Moving huge files are great with a GigE network.

ubiquityman · 03-27-2004, 10:11 PM

I think the linksys Gigabit Switch issues is starting to clear up.
Tech support has finally confirmed that it most certainly does not support jumbo frames.

That leaves the SMC8505T and SMC8508T as the only sub $200 (probably more like sub $1000) switch that supports jumbo frames.

UbiMea · 03-28-2004, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by ubiquityman
I think the linksys Gigabit Switch issues is starting to clear up.
Tech support has finally confirmed that it most certainly does not support jumbo frames.

That leaves the SMC8505T and SMC8508T as the only sub $200 (probably more like sub $1000) switch that supports jumbo frames.

Thanks for keeping up with this.

I have been unable to successfully use jumbo frames with my Linksys 8 Port Gigabit switch, so I was surpised when an earlier post indicated otherwise.

Mbilgrav · 03-29-2004, 01:26 AM

for what its worth - I have been in contact with D-Link support, who informs that thier desktop dgs1008 doesnt support JF eigther

graysky · 12-14-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by toccu

I do some test with program which generates client-server connection and generates some traffic so harddisk dosent slow it. Best it got after tweaking net card driver's setting was about 55MB/s. And cpu wasen't 100% load.

Which program did you use? Also, is it only for windows or is there a LINUX version as well?

Thanks!

SRTDodge05 · 12-14-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by graysky

Which program did you use? Also, is it only for windows or is there a LINUX version as well?

Thanks!

i know sandra has a network test you can use to get an idea about speed. i can send 1.4gb over my network in 25sec.

graysky · 12-14-2006, 02:31 PM

I'd like something with a client-sever architecture that will run on both windows and LINUX. Anyone know of something?

SRTDodge05 · 12-14-2006, 02:33 PM

try this
Network benchmark - test your network speed

graysky · 12-14-2006, 02:35 PM

Looks good but I would need software for windows and linux... anyone have ideas?

BitBucket · 12-17-2006, 07:57 AM

Try netperf at netperf (dot) org - it's free, cross-platform, client-server, and tests only the network. And - source code available, no strings attached, no spyware, begware, etc.

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03-19-2004, 01:29 AM	#47
ubiquityman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4	I bought a Netgear GS105. Works fine, but does NOT support Jumbo Frames. I'd like to know if the Linksys EG008W/EG005W supports jumbo frames. Anyone want to try? So far, the only low cost switch that I've found that has jumbo frame support is the SMC8505T/SMC8508T which support up to 9K frames. The speeds is definitely welcomed. It'll allow me to keep DV files on other computers, simplifying the HD storage problem.
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03-21-2004, 11:48 PM	#50
ubiquityman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4	I use mine for video so there are lots of huge files. Having gigabit ethernet makes the storage solution easier. I don't have to try to cram all my HDs on one machine. For ~$200, I can get a Dell 400SC which makes a fantastic external gigabit network drive!
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03-27-2004, 10:11 PM	#52
ubiquityman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4	I think the linksys Gigabit Switch issues is starting to clear up. Tech support has finally confirmed that it most certainly does not support jumbo frames. That leaves the SMC8505T and SMC8508T as the only sub $200 (probably more like sub $1000) switch that supports jumbo frames.
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03-29-2004, 01:26 AM	#54
Mbilgrav Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 33	for what its worth - I have been in contact with D-Link support, who informs that thier desktop dgs1008 doesnt support JF eigther
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