Transfer documents between desktops
Transfer documents between desktops
Hello, I'm looking for a faster method to move files between computers without using a hard drive or manual copying. I noticed you can share files over your local network by setting the 33GB file to be accessible there, and others can view and copy it. Could there be a quicker alternative since the current speed is about 50MB per second? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
The systems are linked through established pathways. Disk usage depends on specific operational needs.
From what you explained, it seems your performance is likely constrained by the disk write speed. At around 50MB per second, that's roughly 400Mbps, which shouldn't be the issue unless your network equipment can't handle the traffic. It might also be the case that the switch or router between the two machines isn't powerful enough for the bandwidth. You could test by connecting the computers directly with a crossover cable and see if the problem persists. Remove the network layer to isolate the cause.
You can utilize Windows file and folder sharing. The traditional brute force approach involves using FileZilla server and configuring an FTP server. If both machines can handle 1Gbps network speeds, it could potentially deliver over 100 MBps for large file transfers.
I installed Filezilla FTP server on one machine and connected from another using its FTP client. I can handle up to ten simultaneous connections per client, though you can run several instances if needed—just ensure your connection speed can support it. Transferring many files at once may overload your gigabit link, provided the hard drive is capable. Setting up the server takes under five minutes. If you need to move large amounts of data, add a second Ethernet card on each computer, connect them with a standard cable, and configure the server to listen on both devices. Then start two FTP clients and have each one connect to a different network card’s IP address, giving you double the speed.
I think that Filezilla is TFTP which is a connectionless protocol and also issues dropping packets - 33GB is a huge file and I think risk of corruption during transfer. Same with WiFi, it should be ok for the most part but could be risky with massive files like that.
It's FTP or SFTP (encrypted) — not a connectionless protocol. It relies on TCP ports and similar mechanisms. If you're concerned, you can use a bittorrent client to generate a torrent and utilize the built-in announce server to host it on your device. On the other end, you can download the torrent file and load it into a bittorrent application. The files include checksums to verify data integrity during transfer.
Thanks for the support! I've been reviewing what others mentioned. I believe I can manage with a speed of 50MB/s. There might be a straightforward method to boost it, though it could add some complexity. Right now, using a 16GB USB drive is a practical workaround for transferring files. Appreciate all the help and insights you provided—it really made a difference.