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We do have another ESX 4 server, that is forced to 1Gb. so I will try using the same switch and forcing it (if needed).<br />
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I did try to forcing it to 1Gb but it just took the NIC offline.
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We do have another ESX 4 server, that is forced to 1Gb. so I will try using the same switch and forcing it (if needed).

I did try to forcing it to 1Gb but it just took the NIC offline.

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What should I check on the NIC cable?
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I've plugged the two NIC into two 1Gb switches so they now negotiate 1Gb, but they say standby next to them.<br />
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<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27827011/ESX-5-vmnic-says-stand-by.html" rel="ugc">Any ideas</a>?
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I've plugged the two NIC into two 1Gb switches so they now negotiate 1Gb, but they say standby next to them.

Any ideas [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27827011/ESX-5-vmnic-says-stand-by.html]?

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Hi All,<br />
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I recently setup a new ESX 5 server (first one), everything going going ok, however I noticed the actual speed, duplex is showing as 100Mb, Full Duplex. &nbsp;But the NIC on the server is Gb and the switch is also Gb.<br />
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Any idea why it's not showing as Gb?
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Hi All,

I recently setup a new ESX 5 server (first one), everything going going ok, however I noticed the actual speed, duplex is showing as 100Mb, Full Duplex.  But the NIC on the server is Gb and the switch is also Gb.

Any idea why it's not showing as Gb?

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