Re: FreeBSD-6.1/amd64 bge(4) driver performance problems


My switch is "stupid" one, so i can manage only the NIC end.

Vladimir

On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:42:33 -0000
"Steven Hartland" <killing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Vladimir Terziev wrote:
Hm, interesting. I noticed that the auto-negotiation between the
switch and the Broadcom NIC leaded to 100mbit, half-duplex. That's
why i forced the Broadcom NIC to 100mbit, full-duplex.

If you force settings ensure you force both ends or your almost
garanteed to see issues.

Steve


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