Abstract, Audience assumptions, Overview – HP NC3131 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Manual
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Abstract
This guide provides information about the scripting feature of the HP Network Teaming and
Configuration Utility for Microsoft Windows NT4.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who administers, configures and troubleshoots networks. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing
hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Overview
The HP Network Teaming and Configuration Utility enables configuration of network
adapters (NICs) and teams of network adapters. The scripting feature of the utility provides
the ability to perform adapter configuration using a batch process.
Scripting functionality provides the capability to configure a target system based on
configuration information saved from a source server. The target system is not required to be
identical to the source server. The configuration of the source server may not be duplicated in
its entirety on the target system.
Both NICs and teams of NICs can be configured on the target system. When scripting is run,
the NIC properties specified in the data file from the source server are used to modify the
configuration of the NICs on the target system.
Introduction
The HP Network Teaming and Configuration Utility (CPQNTAC) and the information
provided in this document are for use in Windows NT4 environments only.
When using scripting to configure the target systems, NICs are identified by their relative
order in the system. The relative order is determined first by installation status, then by bus,
slot and port order in the system. Installed NICs on the system board are assigned the lowest
numbers, followed by installed NICs ordered by their slot number, lowest slot number first.
Uninstalled NICs follow the same ordering scheme, and are always assigned a higher number
than installed NICs. Multi-ported NICs are ordered by ascending port number within each
slot.
CAUTION: You must ensure that you are aware of the relative NIC order of both the source
and target servers. Failure to do so may cause unexpected results.
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