Discovering that there is a consistent delay of about 30 seconds until a download is completed can be a significant bottleneck, especially when it’s impacting the efficiency of API calls. This issue seems to occur specifically with the Hiawatha web server, despite using the same PHP backend setup with other servers, such as Nginx, where no such delays are reported.
Identifying the Delay Source
The delay could be rooted in several aspects unique to Hiawatha’s configuration. Unlike Nginx, which is designed to handle high concurrency with low resource consumption, Hiawatha may have settings or default parameters that need tuning. For instance, connection timeouts, buffering settings, or caching mechanisms could be adjusted to better handle data transmission speed.
Configuration Tweaks to Enhance Performance
Optimizing Hiawatha for shorter download times involves investigating the MaxClients parameter to ensure it is set to accommodate the expected number of simultaneous connections. Additionally, reviewing buffer sizes and ensuring that disk I/O operations are efficiently managed can help reduce these latencies. Implementing asynchronous operations where possible or exploring alternative processing modes can also contribute to resolving the issue.