PXE slow but USB is fast

karupspc 96 Reputation points
2022-07-06T20:41:36.27+00:00

Hello all

Got a unique problem when we attempt to use PXE boot the WIM file takes about 5 minutes to load then another hour or so to complete the imaging on-prem. However when we use the USB media option the result is much faster no delays at all. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot this?

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  1. Dillon Silzer 57,631 Reputation points
    2022-07-06T20:57:47.977+00:00

    I had the exact problem years ago and it most likely has to do with what the throughput of your switch is. At the time I was using an old switch to PXE boot multiple computers so I could deploy images via MDT.

    Check at a network level that you are using a gigabit switch or if you are using a managed switch, ensure that there isn't a policy set on it to restrict network bandwidth speeds.

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  2. Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 12,781 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-11T12:03:28.027+00:00

    Testing .................................

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  3. Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 12,781 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-11T12:06:55.743+00:00

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  4. Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 12,781 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-11T12:07:21.253+00:00
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