Unable to Transfer Large Files with NICs Using DEC-chipset
Article ID: 177667
Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q177667
SYMPTOMS
It has been observed in several cases that on very fast computers (for
example, Digital Equipment AlphaServer 1000 5 /333 or AlphaServer 1000 5
/333), there are problems transferring larger files if network adapters
with DEC-Chipset (for example, Digital Equipment DE435 PCI Ethernet Adapter
or DE450-CA Etherworks Turbo) are used.
CAUSE
This is because of a large amount of collisions occurring during file
transfers. In general, the problem is protocol independent but will most
likely be observed in TCP/IP environments. The problem may also happen on
Intel-based computers.
RESOLUTION
Download the most recent drivers V2.60 or higher, from Digital's Web site.
Additional query words: dec digital 21040 DE425 DE434 DE435 21041
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