Giga-bit switches

[Peter J. Blok]

Hi,

This is just a warning. I am setting up a Giga-bit network trying to use Jumbo 
frames. For NIC the ability to do larger frames is usually listed, but that 
doesn't seem to be the case for switches.

I have bought a Netgear GS104 switch, which does list a buffer per port of 
12K. However, according to Netgear support, it is not supported and working. 
They just say that there is no mentioning of Jumbo frame support, therefore 
it is not supported. Even on the more expensive Netgear switches it is not 
listed, so it is trial-on-error policy.

My understanding is that the Giga-bit definition includes large frame support 
and if you claim to have a Giga-bit switch you should support large frames, 
unless specifically excluded.

So be warned.

Peter