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NIC teaming in Window 2008
Is it possible to configure NIC teaming in Window 2008 ? If not, any alternative solution ?
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NIC Teaming often can be achieved if the NIC driver software allows for it. As stated above, native support is limited to more recent Server OS. You might have to install the full package from the manufacturer. For example, our W2008 is able to perform NIC teaming with Intel and Broadcom drivers.
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Can you dump the setting for NIC teaming in Broadcom drivers ? I'm using it in my Dell server...
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There is nothing to "dump". Use the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite to create a team, and assign the NICs to it. Make sure to choose the correct link aggregation type (we use 802.3ad), being static LAG. The switch needs to be set up accordingly, of course. Nothing more to pay attention to ...
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Tks.
"choose the correct link aggregation type (we use 802.3ad)"
For 802.3ad, does it equivalent to lacp in Cisco switch ? Tks
"choose the correct link aggregation type (we use 802.3ad)"
For 802.3ad, does it equivalent to lacp in Cisco switch ? Tks
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I have to object. In which way http:#a41121229 was of any help? "It wont work using broadcom" contradicts what I told, and of course it works - we run it that way.
Start supporting 2008R2
There is another approach but depend on your criteria
Whats for the server you want do network teaming
Is it application or file server or ,...