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Performance through switches
My setup is Ultra 2 Plus with 2*WD Red 3GB disks --> Connected to a GS608 switch (A) Switch (A) is connected to another GS608 switch (B) Computers are connected to (B). I feel my performance ...
You shouldn't be losing speed with two switches in the path, unless there is a lot of other network traffic on the path between the switches. Did you try looking at the network stats on the NAS before and after the test? You'll find a "show errors' button on the network page.
I suggest you should do a test connecting the NAS directly to B. If that works, then it suggests something might be wrong with (A). I would also check the PC settings and make sure flow control is enabled.
Are the two switches in the same location?
BTW, you might also check the switch warranty status at support.netgear.com. Some have quite long warranties (lifetime for some).
I don't recommend trying to connect the NV+ via the second LAN port. One side effect is that you won't be able to access the NV+ admin page, unless you start messing around with the ultra-2's routing tables with ssh.
I suggest you should do a test connecting the NAS directly to B. If that works, then it suggests something might be wrong with (A). I would also check the PC settings and make sure flow control is enabled.
Are the two switches in the same location?
BTW, you might also check the switch warranty status at support.netgear.com. Some have quite long warranties (lifetime for some).
I don't recommend trying to connect the NV+ via the second LAN port. One side effect is that you won't be able to access the NV+ admin page, unless you start messing around with the ultra-2's routing tables with ssh.
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