Connection issue with Synology and IEEE 802.3 standards
Connection issue with Synology and IEEE 802.3 standards
None of these options apply. Even with link aggregation, each link is capped at 1Gbps. Unless you're in a specific setup that requires more bandwidth, this limitation will remain.
I require the capacity to handle updates for Plex TV shows and movies as well as other content, especially when multiple services are active simultaneously. Frequently faced challenges with file management on the NAS while other tasks run in the background.
The system isn't functioning because 802.3ad (LACP) relies on two devices exchanging messages to agree on the logical connection. Your NAS is sending negotiation requests but not receiving any replies, which prevents it from establishing the port-channel. For this to work, both ends must be set up to use LACP. You’ll need a switch that supports LACP if you plan to use it. This situation seems like a mismatch between expectations and reality. You might be expecting adaptive load balancing, but I’m not convinced that’s the core problem. A 1Gbps connection is more than sufficient for streaming movies. My thought is that your main constraint could lie elsewhere. For instance, if you’re using Plex, it’s possible videos are being transcoded and you’re facing a CPU limitation rather than a network one. Netflix’s Ultra HD bitrate is around 15Mbps. If you have over 60 users streaming high-quality 4K content from your NAS before bandwidth becomes an issue, that could be the cause. In reality, 30Mbps videos would still provide ample capacity for many simultaneous streams. Before video enthusiasts criticize 15Mbps as low, it’s worth noting that such limits are often overlooked when people discuss streaming needs. Please clarify the exact problem you’re encountering so we can address it effectively. I’m almost certain a 10Gbps network wouldn’t resolve this since it doesn’t appear to be a bandwidth bottleneck. A 1Gbps setup is more than adequate for NAS-based video playback at home.