> >> having two NICs on the same subnet > > I'm trying to wrap my brain around that in the larger network > picture. Two > NICs in the same subnet (presumably on the same computer) would have > access > to the same other devices. This could potentially increase bandwidth > (maybe?) and offer redundancy (if NICS, wiring or switches were the > biggest > source of failure). I'm not sure how the OS would decide which one to > use > for a given packet, or if an application (such as Asterisk) could > determine > which one to use. I can see potential problems with addressing, as other > devices could send to one, and would definitely not know what to do > with a > reply from the other, etc. I'm not sure this would be an Asterisk bug. > Without some concept of what I am missing here, I would consider it a > cockpit error on system setup. The only reason I can think of for having > two NICs in a computer would be using it as a router--in which case they > wouldn't be on the same subnet. (OK I've done it before for redundant > paths, but again, the paths should be on different subnets, otherwise how > does one tell the OS which path was intended?)
Try reading: http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/Net:Bonding We have 3 networks on each of our servers. Each network (and IP) is served by 2 nics. (yes 6 nics per server) Works well with Asterisk, you can disconnect cables or take power from one of the core switches without as much as a click in audio in ongoing connections. _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
