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> > The server and the client in question are directly connected via
> > second ethernet jacks and a crossover cable. 
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> First, I would check if the crossover connection is perfectly 
> working with some network test tool. 
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Been working with netperf and have actually made a new cable, and
both cables work fine (and both fail the amcheck).