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SK0-005 · Question #368

A server is only able to connect to a gigabit switch at 100Mb. Other devices are able to access the network port at full gigabit speeds, and when the server is brought to another location, it is…

The correct answer is C. The network cable. The first thing that the administrator should check is the network cable. The network cable is a physical medium that connects a server to a switch or other network device. The network cable can affect the speed and quality of the network connection, depending on its type…

Troubleshooting

Question

A server is only able to connect to a gigabit switch at 100Mb. Other devices are able to access the network port at full gigabit speeds, and when the server is brought to another location, it is able to connect at full gigabit speed. Which of the following should an administrator check first?

Options

  • AThe switch management
  • BThe VLAN configuration
  • CThe network cable
  • DThe network drivers

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    10% (4)
  • C
    82% (32)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

The first thing that the administrator should check is the network cable. The network cable is a physical medium that connects a server to a switch or other network device. The network cable can affect the speed and quality of the network connection, depending on its type, length, and If the network cable is damaged, faulty, or incompatible, it can cause the server to connect at a lower speed than expected. Therefore, the administrator should check the network cable for any signs of wear, tear, or mismatch, and replace it if necessary.

Topics

#Network troubleshooting#Cabling#Ethernet#Network connectivity

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