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On 9/24/12 8:49 PM, Erich Dollansky wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:06:22 -0700
> "Rudy (bulk)" <crapsh@monkeybrains.net> wrote:
>
>> Checking all the interfaces, there are a lot more drops/Ierrs on
>> em2... The igb devices (PCIe card) seem a lot better than the
>> Supermicro motherboard em devices.  Is this an on-board vs mb thing,
>> or em vs igb thing?
>>
> I hardly notice drops on the em interface connection to locally
> connected machines.

I ordered a replacement system with ix and igb on the motherboard. I'm 
pointing my finger at the motherboard em (and my inability to properly 
tune it).

  http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/1U/1026/SYS-1026T-6RF_.cfm

Rudy