Yes, you can employ bridged NICs with an unmanaged switch.
Yes, you can employ bridged NICs with an unmanaged switch.
Hello. I searched for similar information but couldn't locate a solution. You're using four X4 4 port Intel PCIe X4 NICs for your file server and editing machines, and you're currently achieving around 960 Mbps. I'm wondering if connecting the four ports from each card through a 24-port switch could improve bandwidth on the main editing machine and the transcoding/render machine. You want to isolate their traffic so it doesn't interfere with household usage or slow down the file server. Since you're working remotely after COVID, speed between these devices is important. You mentioned needing dedicated ports for each machine and are considering routing one port per device. It's okay if that isn't feasible. You have two 24-port and one 16-port unmanaged switch. All drives are M.X500, used for transferring large files. Your goal is to boost transfer speeds without affecting your editing PC (OS/scratch/render/programs), the transcoder render box (separate OS components), or the file server (which uses a single SFTP upload from a local SSD). The issue with your XT580 8GB GPUs is that waiting at 900 Mbps is delaying tasks and making people anxious. Please stay safe and let me know if you need more help.
The bridged speeds won't be delivered at 1gbps per connection. Each port will handle a specific number based on its configuration.
What protocol are you employing? You can leverage multiple 1GbE links for enhanced performance. A switch can act as an intermediary, supporting up to four 1GbE connections from the server while clients maintain two such connections. The idea of 16 ports isn't practical; a single switch with a 10GbE port would be more efficient and straightforward.
Thanks for your understanding. I’ve been adjusting over the past few days. I’m running on Windows 10 and using IPv4, which is what I understand about the protocol. Since I wasn’t paid while in the hospital due to COVID, I had to rely on whatever savings I had to try to find a working fix so I could keep working. From what I’ve read, it seems like a main hub with one port, a second hub with another single connection, and so on. I’m planning to get a 10Gbps card soon, just in case. The boss keeps making mistakes—especially since he didn’t have sick pay, which is against the company policy. Once I receive my full monthly wage at the end of March, it’ll be much easier to replace the cards and upgrade to a 10Gbps connection.
I'll be using Unraid for the server and all clients on Windows 10 Pro. RDP works well because it's similar to getting a drink in the kitchen—when the working light shifts from green to orange, I can remotely access my tablet while handling calls. The UK vibe feels like big brother culture, editing machine win 10. Transcoderachine Windows 10.
The main issue is that Unraid runs slowly, limiting performance to what a single drive can offer. Adding many connections won’t significantly boost speed. You might be able to use multi-channel features, though they usually work better on Windows servers.
Thank you for your message. The issue seems to be the communication speed between the two Windows 10 systems, making file transfers slower than expected. I’m experiencing delays due to the 112mb/s transfer rate, which is affecting my workflow. I’ve checked SMB multi-channel support but found it unavailable on Windows 10. If you need a GPU, I plan to use it for testing purposes until further notice. I’m hoping the pandemic subsides soon so I can reassess this task. Please let me know if you need anything else.