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1Gigabit vs 1.25Gibabit mismatch

I need to re-connect the network to a small old outbuilding that hasn't been used in several years. I have to use the existing 62.5um multi-mode fiber run. This end of the fiber is already connected. For the end in the building, I was looking at…
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Data throughput on gigabit POE PD link?

I am thinking about installing a POE switch in my gigabit network. I only need the switch to draw power from the network (PD link) but not supply it to other devices (so no PSE links). What impact does drawing power over the PD port have on data…
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Gigabit not working with Hyper-V VMs (?)

So we got a shiny new 48-port switch that supports Gigabit. Between two computers, with CAT5e cables I get 20-35 MB/s, which I guess could be improved even more with CAT6 cables. But for some reason, between a Hyper-V VM (also running W2008) and my…
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Dell equivalent of Cisco Span

We are in the process of upgrading out network to Gigabit to the desktop. Currently we are using this equipment... CUCM (Cisco Unified Communication Manger 8.0.3.20000-2) Cisco 2821 Integrated Service Router 6x Cisco WS-C3560G-24PS 50~ Cisco IP…
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Draytek router port usage?

We have a Draytek router which is connected to our primary switch (Nortel) using the lAN port (which is also the port labelled 4). I noticed that there is a port reserved for gigabit Ethernet. Should the LAN be plugged into the gigabit poet rather…
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Managed switch, what is the purpose of the two gigabit ports?

We have a managed switch that has been installed by phone engineers as part of our new IP phone system. The switch in question is a Nortel 2550T-PWR Ethernet Routing Switch 2550T-PWR with 24 10/100 ports (12 ports support PoE), 2 combo…
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Direct connect (peer to peer) two servers with 10GbE SPF+ ports?

Someone asked earlier whether it would be possible to direct connect two systems with 10GbE CX4 ports here: is it possible to direct connect a client and server with 10GBASE CX4 copper cables?. My question is the same, but with the SPF+ ports. I…
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GigE ethernet switch backplane bandwidth

While looking for a 16- or 24-port gigabit ethernet switch with at least 6 VLANs and port mirroring (packet duplication to a monitoring port), I came up with three candidates (there are more): Cisco SRW2024, Netgear GS724T and HP ProCurve 1810G I…
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How to achieve gigabit speeds with Ubuntu using bonding?

I'm working with the bonding driver on Linux (Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS). I have 2 PCs with 2 NICs (gigabit ethernet - Intel 82574L) in each one (in total, 4 NICs). I want to improve my TCP throughput over a gigabit network, using bonding, but my problem…
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Gbps to 2 100Mbps clients

If I have a media server with a gigabit NIC connected to two 100Mbps xboxes on a gigabit switch, will both receive from it at 100Mbps or will one connection put the server's NIC in a 100Mbps mode and have an effective rate of 50Mbps to each?
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How do I maximize and check my gigabit transfer rate?

I'm trying to maximize my LAN transfer speed. LAN cards and switch are all gigabit on a CAT 6 cable. Modes are set correctly to 1000 full duplex. CentOS server Testing with ftp from both windows and fedora, I'm only having the speed around 11MB/s.…
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Cisco SG300-28 vs Cisco/Linksys SRW2024 | Managed GB Switches

I'm trying to get a good managed Gigabit switch for our new 1/2 server rack, which will have about 6 servers within the next couple of months, plus firewall. From a pricing standpoint, both of these are in the ~$500 range which is the most I can…
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What would make a PowerConnect Gigabit switch run at 100 Mbit speeds?

I am pretty much a total "serious" networking newbie, so I am sorry if this is really stupid. I bought a Gigabit PowerConnect 2824 switch and tried to install it onto our very small start-up network, and I can't get it do more than 100Mbit…
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Connecting two 16 port gigabit switches

I have connected a second Netgear Prosafe 16 ports switch to a new rack of blade servers. I assumed that when added there would be 32 ports less the one to the incoming Internet and the one port on each switch used to connect them together.. That…
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Gigabit Dual WAN Cisco or Juniper Router / Firewall?

Hi I am currently looking for a Gigabit Dual WAN Cisco or Juniper Router / Firewall. Can someone please make a recommendation for me. I cannot find anything Thank you!
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