Re: W2K Server bandwidth peaked

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From: wanderer (wanderer.1k7oa2_at_mail.mcse.ms)
Date: 02/09/05 

Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 11:20:03 -0600

are you using the network interface/current bandwidth counter? I have
never seen this counter different than 100. This does not mean you are
using 100% of your bandwidth. Read the explaination on the counter in
perfmon.
This would explain why at 100 when no one is on.

Packets sent and recieved are better counters to use.

If you do have a bandwidth issue consider the following

1. go up to gigabit copper with a gigabit card in the server and a
switch to support gig-e
2. consider teaming two 100mb cards to create a bandwidth of 400mbps.
Intel nic have this feature and the software from Intel is free.
3. review your topology. Recommended setup is a high end backbone
switch. It connects the servers and any down line devices like other
switches. Eliminate any switch to switch to switch connections.
Backbone to switch only. Best for bandwidth. 

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wanderer
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