At 12:32 PM 6/7/2007, you wrote:
In looking at switches none have mentioned anything about Jumbo
frames, is this a feature that you only find on more expensive
switches? Or do most Gigabit switches support this?
Do I have to have the correct Gigabit ethernet adapters to support
Jumbo as well? One of my NAS's is a Buffalo Terastation Pro which
already has Gigabit ethernet and supports Jumbo Frames. I would
need adapters for the other NAS (currently has 10/100) and the
PC's. I had decided on the Intel nic's and this one in particular <
<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106123>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106123>.
How can I tell if it supports Jumbo frames or is this a matter of
concern only with the switch?
Thanks!
g
Your individual NICs will have to support Jumbo Frames, and you can
tell in the adaptor settings. I have a SMC 4 port rack mount GB
Switch that supports Jumbo frames. It is around a hundred bucks, and
I like it. However, when I set the NICs up for Jumbo frames I see no
difference in transfer rates. It may be better but I don't see any difference.
