Sean wrote -->

>> First they changed all their network cards, and experienced speed
>> degradation. Then they fixed them at 1000 mbps and got no

improvement.

>> Then they fixed them at 100 mbps and went back to normal speed.

>This suggests that either:

>- the network cards weren't real 1Gb cards, or

>- the network switch doesn't support 1Gb speeds, or

>- the switch ports are set/defined to run only at 100Mb

>In any event, the problem is not with Firebird but with the
>equipment/hardware.

They claim that if they perform other network related functions, such as
copying a large file over the network, they obtain much higher speeds
when configured to run at 1000 mbps. They claim it is only the Firebird
application that is slower.


Maya



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