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Setting up switches with SFP

I have noticed that there is quite a bit a latency on my network and I think that it has to do with my switches.  I have 2 Netgear GS724t and 2 GSM7224 switches.  They all have SFP connectors and the GSM7224 switches came with modules for the SFP.  I was thinking that it would be best if I daisy chained them through the SFP to resolve my issues, but I am clueless on how to even install these or where to even get the wire and what wire at that.  Anybody have a clue?
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How much latency are you talking about?

How are they connected now?

Putting them in a daisy chain will create a spanning tree loop and will cause one of the interfaces to be shut down.

I don't know what you have connected to what, but a tree setup may be better.  One "central/main" switch and all the other switches connected to it.

SFP will not reduce latency.  Now, SFP are generally used for gigabit connections.  Both your switches are gigabit switches, so the connection you now have between the switch should already be gigabit.  So going from copper gigabit to fiber gigabit will not reduce latency.

Check the port that you are currently using to make sure they have connected at gigabit and full duplex.

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I haven't exactly measured the latency, but I do have users experience definite times of slowness.  

As for the tree setup, that is what I have right now.  If I actually had stackable switches would that have been a better way to go?

I am not in the vicinity of the switches right now, but will check them tomorrow to see that they are gigabit and full duplex.
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