(PM) Re: Portmaster Users Digest V98 #136
support@oasisonline.com
Thu, 14 May 1998 13:03:46 -0400
> We had a customer with a similar problem. Is it possible, that you start a huge Ethernet
> load at 9 pm? Looks like you start a backup job (perhaps NFS-based?) which leads to a
> high collision rate.
>
> Attach a PC with a terminal program (in log mode) to Port C0 (null modem cable!), DIP 1
> up, 9600 8N1, login as !root and do "set console". Check out any error messages.
>
> Also, watch collision rates with "show netstat", they should be less than 1%. If you have
> more, consider a switch.
>
> Frank
>
>
>
> best regards,
>
> - --
> Frank M. Heinzius MMS Communication AG
> mailto:frimp@mms.de Eiffestrasse 598
> http://www.mms.de 20537 Hamburg, Germany
> Phone: +49 40 211105-0 Fax: +49 40 210 32 210
>
I have seen this problem with my portmaster 3 too. It happens when I'm running a tape backup, my collision light stays solid. Is there an alternative to installing a
switch?
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