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

[Matt G]

Looks liek the nic was indeed the problem.  I replaced it with a new one
(thanks for the offer Brian, they were only $5 anyway) and all seems to be
well.  2 days uptime and no troubles yet.  :)

Thanks for all the help.

Matt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Kelsay" <bkelsay at comcast.net>
Cc: <kclug at kclug.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 11:19 PM
Subject: Re: Running a small server...memory troubles...

> Matt G wrote:
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> > 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
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