I don't think the issue is the switch, but the fact that spanning tree is running. I would guess that any feature that causes the network to be unavailable when one of these machines boots up would cause this problem. In fact, it happens even if you're not connected to the network at all.
The problem appears to be a combination of issues with the NIC and the new Novell Client software. This problem does not occur in the previous software with these same NICs. John >>> "Bill Carter" 1/25/02 10:13:01 AM >>> I wonder if these cards would have problems with 3Com switches???? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Neiberger Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 9:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 2924XL and Blue Screen of Death: Resolved [7:33203] Well, sort of resolved. This turned out to be a known issue with Dell machines, specifically machines using a 3COM 3C905C NIC. They expect the network to be available almost immediately upon bootup and can't handle the delay caused by spanning tree. In some cases, even portfast did not reduce the time sufficiently. So, watch out for those 3COM NICs! John Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=33212&t=33203 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
