[ale] Interface dropping packets, how to fix safely?

[Geoffrey]

Dow Hurst wrote:
> A "sync;init6" fixes the problem immediately.  With hardly any traffic 
> for a couple of days after the long transfer that caused the problem, it 
> still was painfully erratic and slow.  The reboot fixed the problem and 
> the interface is fast again.

It could be that the reboot permitted the nic to cool down enough to 
regain it's sanity.  Although the machine likely never shutdown 
completely (assuming a reboot), the nic was reset and was not 
functioning for a short period of time.  I'd keep an eye on it and if it 
acts up again, replace it as previously suggested.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey       Registered Linux User #108567
                             AT&T Certified UNIX System Programmer - 1995