I'm using an switch Trendnet 1000 base T, You mean that if I use my swith connected to the second port of the main mac pro I'll be able to connect several mac to it with the same procedure ? great news !
as for the the HD I agree with you that the fastest the better but I have this drop out problem even with just one sound loaded !
Also I used to work with this setup untill few weeks ago and it was working like a charm with my 300 midi-track template :-)
I'll keep you posted if we find a slution to this issue.
Thanks for your help.