sv_maxrate for 20+ player server
 

Anyone know what is the correct sv_maxrate setting for a server that has more than 20+ players? Or if there's another server setting that I need to fix... For whatever reason, I've got a 24 player server and lags horribly. The server hardware is more than enough horsepower to drive this server... and the speed tests I've done on DSLreports show that I have more than enough speed/bandwidth, I get like 2000kbps each way.

I currently have the sv_maxrate set at 9000.

OK try it like this, # of clients*sv_maxrate*8=upload speed

For a guide on setting your max rate check out MOHadmin.com or click [url=http://www.mohadmin.com/nuke/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=18:2b144]HERE[/url:2b144] for the max rate guide.

Thanks RD/JohnJ...

Although, the problem still persists... after 16-20+ players show up on the server, the server starts to lag terribly. I check the processes and it's only using like 25% cpu utilization and the network is only hitting 15% of the bandwidth.

It's so strange to see the server hummin' along but when it starts hitting somewhere between 16-20 players, the server starts to get laggy.

Any ideas?

What is your upload limit? MOH is a network hog. You could be reaching your upload bandwidth limit by the 16th + client joining your server.

Turn your maxrate down to say 4500 and try it there.