Two gigabit ethernet ports??? why?

crackrock · Oct 19, 2005

So you would plug this into TWO ports on the switch? Can someone fill me in on this, I don't get why you would need TWO ethernet ports.

Lacero · Oct 19, 2005

One to connect to the network, the other to connect to Xsan storage.

crazzyeddie · Oct 19, 2005

You can also use both ports at the same time for 2Gbps transfer rates, or added redundancy.

matticus008 · Oct 19, 2005

Or to provide two separate network hosts on the same server. One internet IP, one intranet IP.

Laser47 · Oct 19, 2005

Because they had to fill in the space where the modem went...

crazzyeddie · Oct 19, 2005

Laser47 said:
Because they had to fill in the space where the modem went...

It actually didnt replace the modem, but rather the spot where the external antennae for Bluetooth and Airport were...

Demon Hunter · Oct 19, 2005

Lacero said:
One to connect to the network, the other to connect to Xsan storage.

Sorely off-topic but this is driving me crazy! Who is that babe in your avatar???