hI Mike, my opinion is that a server should be forced to 100mb full duplex and on the switch side 100mb full duplex ONLY for servers though. On the wkst side and switch side things should be left on auto auto. I do this in my company , we have around 3000 users in the building , I don't have a problem at all.
We have a standard on Intel cards through out the network.Comapaq cards sometimes seem to give a little bit more trouble when it comes to forcing the cards to 100mb full duplex . this only really happens when the drives for the cards are not of the latest. Thanks -----Original Message----- From: Mike Momb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 5:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 10 half or 100 full [7:64482] To all, I know this subject has been talked about on a workstation level but I want to ask it on a network level. We recently replaced our Nortel network with Cisco switches and we seem to have a slowness level across the network at certain times. We have a raging debate on what speed to set the NIC cards and switches. Some folks say set the switches and PCs at 10mb & half duplex and others say set them at 100mb & full duplex and still others say auto on both ends should work. It has been my experience that auto has never worked very well. My question is this, what has been this groups experience on how to set the ports for the maximum bandwith. We are using a combination of Cat 5 & Cat 3 cables. Any advice would be appreciated. thanks Mike NOTICE - This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, copying, disclosure or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by person or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return email and delete this message. This message should not be copied or used for any purpose other than intended, nor should it be disclosed to any other person. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the view of Investec Group, its subsidiaries or associates. The Investec Group is not liable for the security of information sent by e-mail at your request, nor for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in the communication nor for any delay in its receipt. Please note that the recipient must scan this e-mail and any attached files for viruses and the like. The Investec Group accepts no liability of whatever nature for any loss, liability, damage or expense resulting directly or indirectly from the access of any files which are attached to this message. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=64575&t=64482 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
