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If you are configuring a VLAN, check your switch documentation for VLAN compatibility notes. Not all
switches support simultaneous dynamic 802.3ad teams and VLANs. If you choose to set up VLANs,
configure teaming and VLAN settings on the adapter
before
you link the adapter to the switch. Setting
up VLANs after the switch has created an active aggregator affects VLAN functionality.
Multi-Vendor Teaming
MVT allows teaming with a combination of Intel adapters that support Intel PROSet, Intel adapters that do not
support Intel PROSet, and non-Intel adapters. This feature is currently available under Windows Server. All
adapters that appear in the Intel PROSet teaming wizard can be included in a team.
MVT Design Considerations
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In order to activate MVT, you must have at least one Intel adapter or integrated connection that sup-
ports Intel PROSet in the team. That adapter or connection must be designated as the primary
adapter.
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A multi-vendor team can be created for any team type.
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All members in a MVT must operate on a common feature set (lowest common denominator).
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Manually verify that the frame setting for all adapters in the team is the same.
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Verify that the RSS settings for all adapters in the team are the same.
Virtual LANs
The term VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) refers to a collection of devices that communicate as if they
were on the same physical LAN. Any set of ports (including all ports on the switch) can be considered a
VLAN. LAN segments are not restricted by the hardware that physically connects them.
VLANs offer the ability to group computers together
into logical workgroups. This can simplify network
administration when connecting clients to servers
that are geographically dispersed across the
building, campus, or enterprise network.
Typically, VLANs consist of co-workers within the
same department but in different locations, groups
of users running the same network protocol, or a
cross-functional team working on a joint project.
By using VLANs on your network, you can:
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Improve network performance
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Limit broadcast storms
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Improve LAN configuration updates (adds, moves, and changes)
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Minimize security problems
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Ease your management task
Other Considerations
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To set up IEEE VLAN membership (multiple VLANs), the adapter must be attached to a switch with
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN capability.
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A maximum of 64 VLANs per network port or team are supported by Intel software.
