In our case, we set the speed to the highest speed supported by the port
on the switch and the server. 

If either side is set to auto then we end up with really poor
performance. 

But not in every case, we have a couple of boxes that are set to auto
and they are running just fine. 

Try different settings until you find the right one. 


-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Richard Sims
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:40 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] TSM backup speed on a Windows server

On Apr 5, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Luc Beaudoin wrote:

> Is it recommend to set the speed to AUTO-NEGOCIATE on my Windows 2K
> and
> 2K3 servers ??

The only recommendation is to use whatever works best.

Unfortunately, networking equipment is "all over the place" as to
what combination of brands, models, and settings will actually do
what you want it to.  I've had to make counter-intuitive
configuration settings in some cases to get proper operation.  Confer
with the networking people at your site for best advice for what you
have there, then do testing.

   Richard Sims