what is the practical network data transfer rate with MacOS High Sierra on a GigE network
I was just realizing that a GigE network has a mathematical limit of 125MB/s @ 8 bits (1Gb/s divided by 8 bits). I measured the transfer rate of a large file (in Activity Monitor) which varies dynamically between 60-90 MB/s.
- How fast can I realistically expect the actual transfer rate to between my machine and NAS devices using a MacMini Server (MacOS, High Sierra) and smb file sharing... Any closer to 125GB/s??
- Short of re-wiring my house for 10GigE are there any other alternatives? I see that my connection speed of 10GigE is supported by my machine. My router and switches, however, not so much.
- Network Utility reports no errors in file transfers @ GigE speed.
MacBook Pro TouchBar and Touch ID, macOS Sierra (10.12.3), Using CalDigit USB-C Dock, 65W PWR