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joe_wht
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Nov 24, 2015
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Port Speeds on R8500 with No Aggregation.

If  NOT binding the 2 ports.. keeping -6- seperate ports... what are the  Fastest Ports. What's the port speeds for each port ?   I see on the Port Aggregation page it states when using Aggregat...
  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Dec 07, 2015

    It has been verified that ports 1,2, & 3 can handle up to 1Gbps.

    While ports 4,5 & 6 are shared and it's up to 1Gbps. 

    In terms of linkspeed, ports 4,5 & 6 will show 1Gbps on your computer. However, when it comes to throughput, it will be divided on the number of devices attached on those 3 ports. 

    On your Mac, make sure that the adapter is set to 1Gbps Full Duplex