Re: [cobalt-users] How many can I host on a T1 Line (Cobalt 4)

[David Lucas <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 03:00 PM 2/20/2002, you wrote:

> I wanted to know how many sites I can host on a Cobalt Raq 4
> that it is hosted on a T1 line with a approx. 120-130Kbps download.
>
> I have a cable modem at home with speeds over T1 or so.
> I have my system patched for extra speed.
>
> I uploaded a 30MB file to my RAQ.  I let is download for awhile.
> I saw the burst of 240kbs or so than after few seconds it stayed
> at approx 120-130kbs.
>
> Why I am asking is because I get 1.3Mbs approx. while download
> via FTP from the site, but I get 130kbs via httpd.
> I have no CAPed bandwidth (my isp says).
>
> I also get speeds of 2.28Mbps (with ApolloHosting) when downloading
> file(s) via FTP.  The burst I get via HTTP is 600 and quickly goes down
> to 235 and stays there.
>
> That worries me is when I get 20 users at the same time downloading
> pictures, viewing galleries or maybe even playing small sample
> *.ra (real player) files of approx 1-3mgs encoded at: 65k in the gallery.
> Will my raq hold it. I know the raq is not made for streaming but how
> many concured "live" connection can 140kbs can hold.
>
> One more question... how well does ASP hold out with the cobalt
> raq.  I was thinking of using ODBC/ODBLess connection to a *.mdb
> file for content.
>
> I also thought of getting an alternative Server and wondered about the
> DELL PowerEdge 1550, Compaq or maybe a white box (home built).
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> EnigmaBiz.Com
> graphic / print / design / web
>
> ___

Remember there is a difference between bits per second and bytes per second.
I may be wrong, but I think http is shown in bytes per second and ftp is in 
bits per second.
This would mean you are getting about 80% on http via either connection.