Network buses keep all the components of your network communicating. Shared by multiple hardware components, the network PC bus reduces the number of pathways among components by deploying data over a single channel. The transfer rate of the network bus is calculated by multiplying the width by its frequency of transfer.

What's more, often you can cut down on the tangle of cables by using a bus network. Sure to streamline the management of your network, bus network components also improve storage issues. To improve your network with the right bus, consider:

1. Downloading NVIDIA network bus enumerator drivers to improve performance.

2. Adding network bus equipment to streamline management of your storage networking.

3. Buying network bus hardware to manage your server without the tangle of cables.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Download NVIDIA network bus enumerator drivers to improve performance

Bus networks ensure all your computer components can properly talk. To make sure your NVIDIA network bus enumerator is working properly, get the latest download. You can find a variety of free downloads online. If you want to ask questions, go to the NVIDIA network bus enumerator online message board.

I recommend: For the NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator - 4.4.2.0 - go to VersionTracker. Check out Soft5000 for the 50.0.9.0 driver. To join in an online discussion about the drivers, visit NVIDIA.

Add network bus equipment to streamline management of your storage networking

The SANblade QLA4052C provides the perfect solution to lower total cost and to better manage storage networking. This network bus equipment eliminates the host CPU system processing required for iSCSI and TCP/IP, providing direct attached storage and Fibre Channel SANs. The SANblade provides connectivity over Ethernet and TCP/IP network bus components, including switches, routers and VPN appliances.

I recommend: Compare prices at Provantage and ReStockIt.com for the best deal on a SANblade QLA4052C.

Buy network bus hardware to manage your server without the tangle of cables

The OmniView Quad-Bus CAT5 Matrix KVM switch is a simple and reliable server manager. These computer bus network components are perfect for small to medium-sized businesses. The bus networking components allow two network administrators to monitor and control up to 16 servers at once. Easy-to-use on screen displays make monitoring even easier. And the best part is these bus networking components will expand with your company.

I recommend: Go to NuGadgets and Monstronix to compare prices for the OmniView.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always check the return policy when you're buying network bus components online. The last thing you want is an expensive device and no way of returning it if it doesn't meet your needs.
• •  Ensure the warranty for any computer equipment meets your needs. If not, it might be worth spending a bit more money for a better warranty.
• •  Always consider tomorrow's needs. Buy network bus components that meet your needs today and then consider if they expand to meet your needs into the next two to three years.