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Network requirements

2023-06-04
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The following provides recommendations for setting up a Gigabit network environment, including hardware choices, configuration tips, and cable preferences for optimal performance.

  1. For better performance, we recommend the Gigabit network environment (Server & Client NICs and Switches).
    Ex: Switch with 1gb ports as 10/100/1000  or  2.5gb ports or 10gb port (do not get 100mb port switch )
    Client with 1gb ports or 2.5gb ports
    Server with 1gb port ,2.5gb port or 10gb port
  2. A normal or advanced router is OK. It only affects the Internet speed. But most routers have built-in DHCP service. It will conflict with CCBoot DHCP service. You have to disable the DHCP service on the router.
  3. Switch should be 1Gbps speed. If the switch is a smart switch, you need to disable the "flow control" option in the switch settings. This option will reduce the diskless boot speed. We recommend CISCO and HUAWEI switches.
  4. CAT-5, CAT-5e and CAT-6 cables are all supported. But we recommend you to use CAT-5e and CAT-6 cable. CAT-5 cable has "far end crosstalk" problem and it will cause packet loss.
  5. Unmanaged network switches, "TP-link, Toto-link, Pro-link, D-Link" These network switches are plug in and play no configuration required.
  6. Routers with QoS function available, it will permit you to use a bandwidth monitor to check for the download currently active on the specific system.

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