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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Configuring an iSCSI SAN Using Brocade FCX Switches
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To enable jumbo frames on the initiator, perform the steps in the following Windows or Linux section (as
required):
Windows
Jumbo frames are supported by default in Windows Server 2008. Ensure you have a compatible network
interface card and appropriate driver. You may need to enable jumbo frames on the NIC.
To verify jumbo frame support is enabled on the NIC:
1.
Open Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel.
2.
Locate the network connection and click
View Status
. The
Local Area Connection X Status
displays.
3.
Click
Properties
.
4.
Click
Configure
.
5.
Click the
Advanced
tab.
6.
From the Property list, select
Jumbo Packet
.
7.
From the Value menu, select
9014 Bytes
(or 9 KB).
8.
Click
OK
to apply and close all open boxes. You may need to reboot the server for the change to take effect.
Figure 7.
Changing the jumbo frame setting to 9014 Bytes
Linux
Most recent Linux versions support jumbo frames. Make sure you have a compatible network interface card
and appropriate driver. The following command may or may not work depending on your configuration.
Reference your OS guide for more information or for assistance with specific commands.
Syntax: ifconfig eth0 mtu 9000
