Gary,
I can not help with the "frames" question, but I completely support your
choice of nic. I have used Intel nics since I joined this "List" and have
had zero network problems (using netgear switches). All my nics are still
in use 24/7. No problems.
I will follow this thread because "frames" was a question even in 10/100
days too. Suspect the new video stuff is pushing the enet envelope.
Best,
Duncan
At 15:32 06/07/2007 -0400, Gary wrote:
Someone else is telling me that I should get a switch and cards that
support Jumbo frames. In reading a review about the Dell (which looks
great in every other regard) it does not support Jumbo Frames. I will
moving alot of image and video files across this network to and from my
two NAS boxes and 4-5 PC's.
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
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