cheap san was (E: [NTLUG:Discuss] File Size Limit)

[Alfred Dayton]

Hi Ralph,

       This is one option I was considering as a phased (cheaper) test
process .  I can run dual nic on the

High power workstation because the original lan must remain intact for
internet access.  How

Then do I "INFORM" programs to use SPECIFICALLY the gig nic for the file
xfers.  I have no experience

Directing multiple proggies to traffic specific routes in a multi-homed
system.  The Box B also would be

multi-homed unless there is a way I can use only the single gig nic in that
file storage box.

As you say, if the throughput proves adequate I can add a switch (or not)

Down the road.

Thanks for your help.

Alfred

-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org]On Behalf
Of Ralph Green, Jr
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 3:35 AM
To: NTLUG Discussion List
Subject: RE: cheap san was (E: [NTLUG:Discuss] File Size Limit)

Howdy,
  If you want to start a little cheaper while you are testing, just buy
the two Intel GB nics.  Use a crossover cable to connect the two
machines and see what you transfer rate is.  If it is worth it, you can
then go buy the GB switch.  If not, don't bother.  This will give you
the highest performance your system is capable of.  Even a good switch
slows things down a few percent.
Good day,
Ralph

On Fri, 2003-11-21 at 14:17, Alfred Dayton wrote:
> portion of this equation.  If this was large enough throughput then it
would
> be worth the present cost
>
> of 2 gb nics plus a 4/8 port gb switch.  Future expansion would replace
the
> legacy pc with a linux



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