Slow Network needs Smarter Switch?

[morganlefay]

I would definately look into tweaking the app....

from your performance monitor something is definely thrashing your harddrives

either set up a seperate array for the application (usually done with sql apps)

system and regular data are mirrored and the sql is in its own RAID array...on a seperate controller

Ask the vendor....they must have some recommended guidelines....if not...threaten to change applications...that usually starts the wheels rolling.

MLF

[stevel]

From Wikipedia,

Autonegotiation is a requirement for using 1000BASE-T[2] according to the standard. Several device drivers will allow you to force 1000 Mbps full duplex to eliminate autonegotiation issues.

I wasn't aware of that, good to know.