Running a small server...memory troubles...

[Brian Kelsay]

Matt G wrote:

> Ok...I did some more testing.  I think I've narrowed it down a bit.
> 
> The server has been running ok all weekend.  I have the physical
> terminal here...as well as another desktop I've been using to connect. 
> I'll also been ssh'ing from a machine outside this network, as well as
> testing http requests.  
> 
> I'm still seeing some grind-to-a-halt...but I don't think it's the
> machine now.  I am constantly watching 'top' the physical machine, and
> it's always reasonable.  It's always 100% responsive too.  So...it must
> be something in the networking.  
> 
> The temperatures seem to be ok, and the logs aren't filling up.
> 
> Now...the network card on that machine is a bit loose on the
> connection.  It becomes disconnected if you touch the cord wrong (or
> bump the desk wrong even.)  Could that be it?  That would be an easy one
> to replace.  I could also try moving the card to a different pci slot I
> suppose.  
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> Matt
Toss that sucker in the trash and forget about it.  Do you need a free 
NIC?  I'll give you one if that is all it is.  I've got quite a few here 
and if you come by you can have one.
Brian