Re: Diskless client problems

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Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:42:18 +0200
To: Daniel Nilsson <daniel@oden.homeip.net>

I have fixed the problems with all the error messages, The server was
using an ancient RTL8029, i replaced it with an e100, and the whole
network is now flying.

I still know why it is not using tcp, but this is not so important now.

Thank You

Ben.

On 31/10/05, Ben Sagal <bmsagal@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have tried to mount it with on tcp, the dhcp sends the following for rootpath:
> "192.168.1.1:/srv/client,ro,tcp,hard,intr"
> but the tcp part seams to be ignored by the client,
>
> I have confirmed the server can handle tcp since i have been
> successful in connecting using tcp from another (non-diskless) client.
>
> Ben
>
> On 31/10/05, Daniel Nilsson <daniel@oden.homeip.net> wrote:
> > Ben Sagal (bmsagal@gmail.com) wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a few diskless clients setup, using a read-only nfs root, and
> > > with a tmpfs mounted for /var, /home and /tmp. The system regularly
> > > prints the following messages:
> > > nfs: server 192.168.1.1 not responding, still trying
> > > nfs: server 192.168.1.1 OK
> > > the output from mount on the client is:
> > > /dev/root on / type nfs
> > > (ro,v2,rsize=4096,wsize=4096,hard,udp,nolock,addr=192.168.1.1)
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > These kinds of issues are usually related to network issues, see
> > the NFS HOWTO http://nfs.sourceforge.net/nfs-howto/
> >
> > NFS is rather sensitive with respect to packet loss, and issues with
> > the cabling for example quickly results in the messages you are
> > observing. I would first make sure the /sbin/ifconfig doesn't show
> > and errors associated with the adapter you are using (a lof of
> > dropped packets, errors, etc). Check hubs switches and all things
> > related.
> >
> > When running NFS over a wireless link for example, this has been
> > is a common problem for me, but you can't really make the wireless
> > connection perfect such that all packets always arrive on time.
> > Fortunately you can switch to run NFS over TCP instead which makes a
> > huge difference for wireless links or other high loss networks. If
> > you are using normal ethernet and can't find the cause, you could
> > try to run NFS over TCP instead. It's an option on the mount command.
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > /Daniel
> >
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