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How to resolve a network bottleneck
Asked by b_lick in Network Design & Methodology, Miscellaneous Networking, Network Switches & Hubs
Tags: Network Bottleneck, switches, one port
I am having a bottlenecking issue with the way my network is set up. I am hoping for some advice and clarification on a couple things.
The network is setup like this.
D-Marc
Modem
Firewall
8 port Gigabit Switch.
Connected to this 8 port switch is:
our SBS server
1 16 port switch for a smaller network that does not access the sbs server
1 24 port switch that is located 250 ft away.
Connected to the one 24 port switch is another 24 port switch. So two 24 port switches connected in sequence.
Most of the bandwidth is being used by the two 24 port switches located at the front of the building and this is where I am having a bottleneck.
Mainly the only data that is being used is standard email, internet access, and file server access (all files are stored on the server). There is some larger files being transferred by graphics design and sometimes uploaded to FTP servers.
There is about 35 users with internet access. Is this bottleneck expected with this type of setup?
I am thinking my best option would to be running another cable from the server room 250ft up to the front wiring closet and connect both 24 port switches directly to the 8 port switch. Should this resolve the bottleneck?
I realize that the two 24 port switches should not be connected in sequence but it's the only option with the wiring available. Would i better off to put in another switch in the front closet and connected the two 24 port switches to a new gigabit switch?
Any other options to improve the bottleneck?
I have attached a photo.. Hi-Res to better show the setup.
Incase it helps Cisco PIX firewall,
Linksys 8 port managed switch
Dlink 16 and 24 unmanaged Gbps switches.
and Cat5e cable all around.
Your advice is appreciated!
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