Windows Server 2003 File Server - Very Slow Performance

[markdavies1978]

Hi All,

I have had this problem for a few weeks now & it isn't going away.

I have come across many many threads on the this subject but not been able to find a solution.

I have a Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Service Pack 2 File Server which performs so slow it is ridiculous.

All my hardware is bang up to date as I have raised the issue with HP, this includes latest network drivers, raid (we are using RAID5) updates etc.

My symptoms are quite simply that when users are browsing any files on the server windows explorer will simply lock up & if they are in a word doc for example they will lose the cursor & cannot type.

When no one is on the server or only a few users it is fine.

Network activity is fine as we have a 4 port GB card connected to 1 of our 3Com GB Switches.

When looking at task manger etc the CPU spikes at regular intervals at around 80%.

Network utilization is well under 10%

Please help!

 

[markdavies1978]

Currently speaking with HP to see what my upgrade options are...

 

[markdavies1978]

Ok, I have resolved this issue at long last!

We upgraded our array controller this weekend & our disk idle time has shot from 5-10% up to 90%.

Access times are now what I would expect.

Thanks to everyone who has had an input I hope this helps someone.