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Q177667: Unable to Transfer Large Files with NICs Using DEC-chipset

Article: Q177667
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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