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Dierect-connect two readeyNas Pros using second eth port
Hi All: For purely performance issues, I am considering direct connecting the second Ethernet port on each of my two RDNP6000 using a cross-over cable. I am thinking of setting up the second port on ...
You wouldn't need port 2. There can be a gain if you have a lot of simultaneous users, but in most cases you are limited by the NAS and not the gigabit network.
BTW, if you get an expensive switch (one that is managed and supports teaming) you could team the two interfaces (you have pro's correct?). Both NICS have the same IP address in that case. I use GS108T and GS724T switches, which do support LACP teaming. Though honestly, I don't think it improves my overall performance.
But you should get a switch that supports 802.1x flow control. That can be helpful if you are mixing fast ethernet and gigabit.
BTW, if you get an expensive switch (one that is managed and supports teaming) you could team the two interfaces (you have pro's correct?). Both NICS have the same IP address in that case. I use GS108T and GS724T switches, which do support LACP teaming. Though honestly, I don't think it improves my overall performance.
But you should get a switch that supports 802.1x flow control. That can be helpful if you are mixing fast ethernet and gigabit.
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