Lenovo 3200 Series, Installation Manual

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Figure 40 shows the CLI commands leading to the option for changing a function type on a Linux
system.
Figure 40: Selecting Function Type on Linux System
8. Return to the main menu and select option
8: NIC Partitioning <NPAR> Statistics
to view
the Statistics. Navigate through the menu selections to view eSwitch statistics.
9. After you have finished setting the NIC partitions as desired, reboot the host server for the changes to
take effect.
QLogic Device Windows Properties Page
On a Windows Server that hosts 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters, you can use the QLogic Device
Windows Properties Page to set up NIC partitions (NPAR). You can also use it to view eSwitch statistics.
To set up NPAR using the QLogic Device Windows Properties Page:
1. Configure NPAR
2. Change Personalities
3. Manage Bandwidth
4. View eSwitch Statistics
Configure NPAR You can use the NIC Partition Management tab in the device properties page to
enable NPAR and configure the 10GbE physical port into a multi-function storage and networking port.
To set up NPAR on an 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters’ port:
1. Log in to the server that contains installed 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters.
2. Open the Server Manager and select Diagnostics > Device Manager > Network Adapters .