[svlug] help transfering data over 1394 cable

[Brian J. Tarricone]

Christian Einfeldt wrote:
> hi
> 
> On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:31 PM, Brian J. Tarricone <bjt23 at cornell.edu>
> wrote:
> 
>> You should be able to pick up a 4-port gigabit switch for $30 or less,
>> or, as Scott mentioned, a crossover cable will do in a pinch (but might
>> not be a long-term solution depending on your needs).
> 
> 
> I found this Nortel Networks BayStack 450-24T Model#AL2012A14 in my scrounge
> pile.  I _think_ it is a gig switch, can someone please tell me if I am
> reading this page correctly:
> 
> http://www.pcliquidations.com/item.asp?id=823

I don't think so... to me, that description reads that the copper UTP 
ports are 10/100, and the fiber ports are gigabit.  You're still likely 
to get decent performance out of 100Mbps, though -- not as good as 
firewire or gigabit, certainly, but much better than the 700kbps you 
were getting with the 10Mbps hub.  Give it a try and see if that's 
acceptable.  If not, dig in your junk pile a bit more, or shell out $30 
for a new switch ^_~.

	-brian