If I purchase a server that has gigabit nics installed and a gigabit switch on the network, if the server is transferring files to computers that have 10/100mbps, does that downgrade the entire network to 10/100? Or if 10 computers were trying to access the server at once, would they each get a 100mbps share of the 1000mbps that the server can put out?
2007-07-06 07:41:24 · 2 answers · asked by Mess 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I need a tad bit clarification...
So, is it confirmed that in a 10 PC environment, if all PCs were downloading simultaneously, they would each get 100mbps?
One more thing, to clarify: let's say I never planned to upgrade the nics on the PCs. Would upgrading the switch and server to gigabit do anything for me, right now? Answer under the assumption that no PCs are gigabit, right now.
(The plan is to upgrade everything, but the answer to this question will help me understand.)
2007-07-06 07:57:38 · update #1
The deciding factor is thr slowest card. If some of your pcs have Gig cards the will get gig speeds. The others will get 100M. They all share the actual communication channel so they are each getting that speed during their time slot.
2007-07-06 07:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The server can send and receive at 1,000 Mbps. If it is feeding one device only and it runs at 100 Mbps, there is a 900 Mpbs idle capacity for it to use elsewhere when and if the need arises.
2007-07-06 14:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋