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Push Gigabit NIC teaming to the limit for NAS backup in SOHO
I have both Pro4 and Pro6 NAS unit which both support NIC teaming. However I'm not happy about the NAS to NAS backup speed, For full backup, around 30-40MB/s is what I can get, teaming or not. How to...
Well, one key thing users here need to understand is that bbcp uses multiple streams. With teamed gigabit connections, any single stream is limited to 1 gbps.
I think the main issue is that you need a switch that supports layer 3+layer 4 hashing. Mine (GS724T) doesn't let me set the hashing mode.
One concern on layer 3+layer 4 hashing is whether un-teamed clients will experience packet loss. If you disconnect an ethernet cable on one of the NAS and re-run your benchmarks, what performance do you see? Is there any evidence of packet loss in the switch stats?
I think the main issue is that you need a switch that supports layer 3+layer 4 hashing. Mine (GS724T) doesn't let me set the hashing mode.
One concern on layer 3+layer 4 hashing is whether un-teamed clients will experience packet loss. If you disconnect an ethernet cable on one of the NAS and re-run your benchmarks, what performance do you see? Is there any evidence of packet loss in the switch stats?
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