unknown packets

[ddrafts]

Here is our setup.

2003 enterprise server with 2.5tb raid 5. Used as a File server
1 XP pro system. Used to play Videos.

They are the only two on the network. They are connected with a cat 6 crossover. Each system has a Intel Pro/1000 card in it.

After about 6 hours of playing Videos I need to reboot the server as the videos gets jumpy. I have noticed that at that time their are a lot of Unknown Packets. How can I find out what the problem is or is their a better way to connect the systems together?

Thanks
Doug

 

[djtech2k]

I would use a gigabit switch rather than a crossover.