[SOLVED] combining 5 ports on a switch

[kluchgts]

if i have a NAS that's 5Gb capable is it possible to combine 5 ports on a 1Gb switch to use its full speeds? and then combine another 5 ports to get the same 5Gb speeds to my PC?

I figured since it's all connected to my switch I wouldn't need my router capable of 10Gb? I only get 300 Mbps from my ISP and only need the 5Gbps speeds from my NAS to my PC, everyone else in the house can use the standard 1Gb since I'm the main one that uses it.

 

[kanewolf]

In theory, yes. In practical terms, no. With 5 gigabit ports in a LAG group, you have a total of 5Gb. BUT each transaction (read, write, etc) is limited to 1Gb. In a situation where a NAS supports dozens of clients, then LAG from a switch can improve overall performance. From a single host, generally no.

10GE is the better answer for single client performance.

What NAS do you have that is 1/2.5/5Gb capable ?

 

[kluchgts]

ahh yeah i thought it might be an alternative to the still expensive 10Gb switches. I'm using the asustor nimbuster 4 which has 2x2.5Gb ports that can be linked for 5Gb

I saw a 10 port netgear switch that had 8x1Gb and 2x10Gb ports which looked very nice but abysmal reviews mostly about failures within a year of use and horrible customer service with the company

 

[kanewolf]

Mikrotik has a two port SFP+ based switch -- https://mikrotik.com/product/CSS326-24G-2SplusRM
If your devices are close, then you can use 10GE DAC cables.

I just looked up a picture of the NAS. There isn't an option for a 10GE card that I can see. And most 10GE switches don't support 2.5 or 5GE. You have to look for a "multi-gig" switch.

 

[kluchgts]

ahh ok i see, i will look for those thank you

 

[SamirD]

And if your PC is close to the NAS, just get a 2.5Gbps card for the pc and connect it directly to the nas. You need to assign static IPs to the PC and NAS on a different subnet, but you'll get full speeds this way. Someone just a while back had almost the same configuration and it works great.

 

[kluchgts]

well i wanted to place it in another room where i will eventually put the rest of my networking equipment

 

[SamirD]

well i wanted to place it in another room where i will eventually put the rest of my networking equipment

Will it connect directly to the PC you want it to have fast speeds to? Or do you want it to have fast speeds to everything. If the second, then you'll need to get a better switch.

 

[kluchgts]

ideally fast speeds to my pc, i'm sure i can figure out how to run a cable between the 2 rooms