> We have previously done many network performance tests for our
> products running on FreeBSD ...
>
> We have found that when ever there is disk accessing involved, it
> is not a good idea to look at the transfer figures. We did tests
> with ftp and is was slow (compared to only memory generated data
> e.g. ttcp)
>
> 1. If you want to test the network speed ... use ttcp or something
> that generates the data and doesn't read it from disk.
>
absolutely right.
netperf generates its own data on the fly. it does not
generate any disk activity.
> 2. When doing full-duplex and using fxp cards, stay away from X-over
> cables ... use a full-duplex switch etc. ... the fxp cards are not
> made to work with X-over cables (as far as I know - ala Intel spec)
> note ... only for full-duplex tests.
hmm....i have used intel cards on a cross-over cable regularly
without any problems whatsoever.
jmb
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