Interface Errors

[dsr at tao.merseine.nu]

On Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 11:59:20AM -0400, Matt Shields wrote:
> I've been having a problem for about a week where the interface on my
> server slowly collects errors (~4 or 5 errors/minute). This server (Dell
> Poweredge 1850) is our firewall and is connected via GigE to our Dell
> PowerConnect 5324.  The Powerconnect has an uplink to our provider that
> is Gig Fiber.  I'm using CAT6 cable and I have replaced it numerous
> times.  I've also changed the switch port.  Can anyone offer any
> suggestions?  Don't know if this matters, but we're passing 60-80 Mbits
> outbound, 15-20 MBits inbound.  

If you are getting errors and you've replaced the cable and the
switch port, the next thing to swap is the GBIC in the server. 

If you are using jumbo ethernet packets, make sure everything
can and does speak the same numbers...

-dsr-


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