Connection issue between server and switch remains unresolved.
Connection issue between server and switch remains unresolved.
I have four devices linked to a managed switch: my personal PC, my server, my PC, and the router. The PC and router function well over the network switch. When I connect the server, it works for a short time (5-10 minutes) but then stops completely, showing "Inactive" on the router. My PC regularly sends pings to the server, but the responses keep switching between timeout messages and an error about unreachable host. The issue seems to occur when the server is connected directly to the router instead of through the switch. I want to connect the server via 10GBE into the switch for a stable connection.
What hardware are you employing? Which operating system? I've noticed this often when driver problems arise. Cards featuring RealTek chipsets tend to work better; switching to Intel-based cards eliminates the issues (though not all RealTek models are affected by certain OS versions).
Server OS runs Proxmox. The network switch uses a UniFi USF-PRO-24. The network card is a TP-Link TX-401, and I’m not employing the built-in NIC. The link is a Cat6A cable connecting the card to the SFP+ port on the switch through an SFP+ to RJ45 transceiver.
I checked the latest online discussions about that issue. The Aquantia/Marvell chipset seems to be the main concern. There are reports on Proxmox forums about installation problems and driver compatibility. Regarding the SFP+ to RJ45 connection, it appears to be a valid adapter.
I understand the adapter is correct. The same one I’m using on my PC functions properly. For the NIC, I also have the identical device, yet I suspect an OS-related problem. It’s strange how it seems to operate normally at first, like there’s a setting that should be changed.
The sole purpose I had was to mention they are available in different forms, such as this example, allowing you to pick the brand that fits your needs.
You're referring to the exact adapter you're using. The reason you need to pick a compatible brand is to ensure smooth performance. When testing with a standard 1GiB port, the connection lasted about half an hour without problems. However, using the adapter reduced the connection time to around four minutes.
Observe the dropdown labeled "Compatible of Brand: Select." When choosing an adapter, pick the one that matches your needs. Because you're connecting it to a Ubiquiti switch, choose the corresponding Ubiqit adapter. They also offer their own models.