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IEEE 802.3ad teaming requires that the switch be set up for IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation)
teaming and that spanning tree protocol is turned off.
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Once you choose an aggregator, it remains in force until all adapters in that aggregation team
lose link.
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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 only
copper-based or only fiber-based adapters in a system.
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An Intel AMT enabled adapter cannot be used in a DLA team.
Before you begin
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Verify that the switch fully supports the IEEE 802.3ad standard.
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Check your switch documentation for port dependencies. Some switches require pairing to start on a
primary port.
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Check your speed and duplex settings to ensure the adapter and switch are running at full duplex,
either forced or set to auto-negotiate. 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://stand-
ards.ieee.org/ . If needed, change your speed or duplex setting before you link the adapter to the switch.
Although you can change speed and duplex settings after the team is created, Intel recommends you
disconnect the cables until settings are in effect. In some cases, switches or servers might not appro-
priately recognize modified speed or duplex settings if settings are changed when there is an active link
to the network.
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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 do 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
Multi-Vendor Teaming (MVT) allows teaming with a combination of Intel and non-Intel adapters.
If you are using a Windows-based computer, 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 in the team,
which 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 an MVT must operate on a common feature set (lowest common denominator).
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Manually verify that the frame setting for the non-Intel adapter is the same as the frame settings for the
Intel adapters.
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If a non-Intel adapter is added to a team, its RSS settings must match the Intel adapters in the team.