Insufficient physical memory (also known as RAM) in the server is a common cause of a slow network. Use this procedure to determine whether your server has sufficient physical memory installed.
You can first check the amount of server memory currently available for disk cache from MONITOR's Available Options > System Resources > Server Memory Statistics > Cache Buffer Memory.
In MONITOR's General Information window, locate Long Term Cache Hits.
Note the percentage of Long Term Cache Hits displayed.
The percentage of Long Term Cache Hits should exceed 90 percent. If it falls below this value, the solution is to add more RAM to the server.
HINT: If you are unable to add more RAM now, a short-term fix can help. We suggest unloading unneeded NLM programs or removing DOS from memory. Remember that these treat symptoms only and are not long-term solutions.
For more information, see Introduction to NetWare Memory and Reference > Utilities Reference > Utilities > MONITOR.