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pdasterly
Jan 02, 2026Guide
slow transfer speed 10GB
I have 2 nas devices, one synology and the other is a qnap, both have 10GB nic's. They are both connected to gs110mx switch. From my pc to nas is get 110/MB on both nas devices but if i transfer from...
- Jan 03, 2026
pdasterly wrote:
but i need to buy another switch with more than 2 10Gb ports.
And of course make sure you have quality cables (at least Cat 6).
pdasterly wrote:
transfer initiated in windows explorer
I do have a 10Gb nic for my pc
Then try swapping the Synology port with the PC port, and measure performance between the PC and the QNAP. You can then swap again, and measure performance between the PC and the Synology.
That will give you a good idea on the overall performance gain you'd get, and also test the cabling.
pdasterly
Jan 03, 2026Guide
yes, transfer initiated in windows explorer. No items associated under traffic control so no flow control. I do have a 10Gb nic for my pc(asus rog) but i need to buy another switch with more than 2 10Gb ports.
StephenB
Jan 03, 2026Guru - Experienced User
pdasterly wrote:but i need to buy another switch with more than 2 10Gb ports.
And of course make sure you have quality cables (at least Cat 6).
pdasterly wrote:transfer initiated in windows explorer
I do have a 10Gb nic for my pc
Then try swapping the Synology port with the PC port, and measure performance between the PC and the QNAP. You can then swap again, and measure performance between the PC and the Synology.
That will give you a good idea on the overall performance gain you'd get, and also test the cabling.
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