Connection Fast Enough For BackUp?

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OK, heres the deal, I'm considering setting up a small server (no this is not a "how do I" question - but I may need a hand with setting up remote desktop to control it at some point :) ) but want to keep my DVD-R in my main system. So the main server will have no tasks at all other than holding files - however I'd like to do a backup of the data on the server via the DVD-R on may main system.

My question is will a 100Mbps connection be fast enough to feed the DVD-R? The DVD-R is a brand new DL Sony BTW.

Hope you can help ;)
 
I've burned CD's off my 100mb network without problems. DVD's I've only burned via a GigE network without problems.

I might work if the switch is decent.
 
You should have no problems doing this, but your network will definitely slow down the process. Your DVD burner will quite frequently have to wait for your network to "catch up" to it. But because of the buffer underrun protection that is present on most new CD and DVD burners, you won't have a problem with this.

To get the best performance, you should consider going with gigabit Ethernet. I just picked up a gigabit switch for $60 last month, and you can use your pre-existing cables. You might need a couple new network cards, though...
 
Anything up to 8x (64mbit) DVD burning should be fine on a 100mbit network. I did some 8x burning when I still had a 100mbit network, and didn't have any problems.
 
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