[c-nsp] Network Size

[MADMAN]

   It really depends, it is not as simple as a number of devices.  You 
could max out the badwidth af an ethernet with a couple of hosts or you 
could have hundreds of dumb terminals doing data entry with no probem.

   Most likely though you need to look into segmenting your network if 
for no other reason than it can be a troubleshooting PIA.  If you 
already have L3 capabilities what's holding you back?

   Dave

jexum at harding.edu wrote:

> This may be one of those obvious questions but I'll ask anyway...
> 
> Are there any guidlines for how many systems should be in one network (broadcast domain).
> 
> I currently have 2000-2100 systems in one network here on my campus and we seem to have some issues with being to large, poor performance mostly not related to errors.  I have often read articles saying if your network is to large you need to split it up.  They just never seem to define "to large".
> 
> 
> John Exum
> Network Manager
> Harding University
> 
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David Madland
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Qwest Communications
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