Instruction Manual
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Dynamic mode supports multiple aggregators. Aggregators are formed by port speed
connected to a switch. For example, a team can contain adapters running at 1 Gbps
and 10 Gbps, but two aggregators will be formed, one for each speed. Also, if a team
contains 1 Gbps ports connected to one switch, and a combination of 1Gbps and
10Gbps ports connected to a second switch, three aggregators would be formed.
NOTES:
• Once you choose an aggregator, it remains in force until all adapters in that
aggregator lose link.
• In some switches, copper and fiber adapters cannot belong to the same aggregator
in an IEEE 802.3ad configuration. If there are copper and fiber adapters installed
in a system, the switch might configure the copper adapters in one aggregator
and the fiber-based adapters in another. If you experience this behavior, for best
performance you should use either copper or fiber-based adapters in a system.
Before you begin
• Check your switch documentation for port dependencies. Some switches require
pairing to start on a primary port.
• Check your speed and duplex settings to ensure the adapter and switch are running
at full duplex, either forced or set to auto-negotiate. If needed, change your speed
or duplex setting before you link the adapter to the switch. Both the adapter and
the switch must have the same speed and duplex configuration. The full duplex
requirement is part of the IEEE 802.3ad specification: http://standards.ieee.org/
• 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)
- adds the capability to include adapters from selected
other vendors in a team. If you are using a Windows Server based computer, all
adapters that appear in the Intel PROSet teaming wizard can be included in a team.
MVT Design Considerations
• In order to activate MVT, you must have at least one Intel adapter or integrated
connection that supports Intel PROSet in the team. That adapter or connection must
be designated as the primary adapter.
• A multi-vendor team can be created for any team type.
