A networking arguement...

Sorry this isn't actually a technical *problem* as such, and if it breaks the rules of conduct, please lock this thread or delete it.

Can anyone answer the following question -

What is the fastest protocol available for networks?

I won't give choices, but wait for answers, (cause i don't want to make a fool out myself if i'm wrong!!)

Thanks for you help...

 

You could probably squeeze a transfer rate of 2.5TB per hour from a HIPPI linked home GSN. Bit expensive though

 

Fastest at ???

ST is supposed to be lightning fast at normal network operations (Gb networks only)

Others are optimized for specific purposes like BDSpro for large-file transfers (Gb networks only) or DAFS (Linux, cluster environment only) for clustered servers.

For a SAN (requires Gb fiber) you might do better to run TCP/IP and use a gadget Intel & Lucent developed that processes layers of network protocols, (TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP, and maybe others) directly with a chip which will, according to them, allow wire speed performance on the network.

So you gotta be more specific I think.