whs 2011 file transfer slow

shuzzbutt · 29 Jan 2012 at 09:31

Ok, I have a strange problem- trnsferring files to and from client pc's to the server is done at an ok speed considering I'm using powerline adapters. However, for some reason, transferring a file between shared folders on the SAME hd on the server itself is really slow :confused:

I'm getting around 800kb/sec when I thought it should be super quick as the network isn't being used its just moving a file to another folder on the same hd??!

Its driving me mad and I hope a learned ocuk member can put my mind at rest and explain whats wrong!

moss · 29 Jan 2012 at 09:33

Are you copying or moving the files on the same hard drive?

shuzzbutt · 29 Jan 2012 at 10:41

moss said:
Are you copying or moving the files on the same hard drive?

hi its copying- I don't actually know how to move

moss · 29 Jan 2012 at 14:05

Copying on the same drive is usually quite slow, moving (cutting/pasting) is usually almost instant as the data on the drive isn't really moved but copying requires lots of read/writes.

shuzzbutt · 29 Jan 2012 at 14:28

moss said:
Copying on the same drive is usually quite slow, moving (cutting/pasting) is usually almost instant as the data on the drive isn't really moved but copying requires lots of read/writes.

aahh thanks, that helps explain it

baldzone · 3 Feb 2012 at 14:49

I've got an earlier version of WHS (think it's 2003?). If I copy a file from one directory on the server to another, it seems to come via the pc I'm using, rather than the server. I thought it was slow and it confirmed it by using Task manager. Never understood why! I wouldn't do it again on wireless unless it's a few small files!

Confused · 3 Feb 2012 at 18:28

Each shared folder on the server is treated as a separate drive - even if they're on the same physical disk.

Therefore, it will always "transfer" between the two. Especially if you're doing it browsing from your client PC, it will transfer the files to your machine, then back to the server.

I tend to RDP to the server to move large files around, and then it's much quicker to move stuff, even though it doesn't "move" instantly, it's still quicker than via the network (even at gigabit speeds)