Re: [cobalt-users] verify fault NIC?

[Malcolm McLeary <mmcleary@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Brandon,

on 28/1/03 2:19 PM, cbtrussell wrote:

> I've got a RaQ3/4 (single NIC) that may have a faulty NIC. It's sitting
> behind a Cisco 1924. I'm running some backups to this machine, and unless
> the port is set to HALF duplex, the throughput rate is terrible. I've
> swapped ports on the 1924 with the same slow results when trying to run full
> duplex. It has to be either the onboard NIC or the cable, and I'll replace
> the cable tomorrow.

Has this problem just started or has the system just been set up?

I've heard that there is a compatibility issue with the NIC and some Cisco
kit.  The problem is the two systems trying to negotiate full/half duplex,
hence setting the port to half duplex solves the problem.

Cheers,  Malcolm