Multiple network cards on same network
I have a network with 8 servers, 50 users, 9 switches, and 3 WiFi AP's. I installed a new 2008 server with 4 NICs, Can I load balance the network access to the server by creating a bridge and connecting each of the NICs to a different switch. NOTE. currently all my servers are connedted to switch A, that switch is connected to switch B and C thru a GB cable, switch A is also connected to to switch D and E, switches B, C, D, E all have users connected to them. I have configured the 4 network cards with differnt static IP addresses. Can I just plug one each into switch B, C, D, E? Or would bridging them together and connecting the to each switch, Or should they all be pluged into switch A?
May 19th, 2011 2:44pm

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May 19th, 2011 10:50pm

Thanks to all for the Information, it is very appriciated.
May 20th, 2011 4:11pm

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