Dell Intel PRO Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 29)

Multi-Vendor Teaming
Multi-Vendor Teaming (MVT) allows teaming with a combination of Intel and non-Intel adapters. This feature is cur-
rently available under Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
NOTE: MVT is not supported on Windows Server 2008 x64.
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
l 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.
l A multi-vendor team can be created for any team type.
l All members in an MVT must operate on a common feature set (lowest common denominator).
l For MVT teams, manually verify that the frame setting for the non-Intel adapter is the same as the frame settings
for the Intel adapters.
l If a non-Intel adapter is added to a team, its RSS settings must match the Intel adapters in the team.
Virtual LANs
Overview
NOTE: Windows* users must install Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Ser-
vices in order to use VLANs.
The term VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) refers to a collection of devices that communicate as if they were on the
same physical LAN. Any set of ports (including all ports on the switch) can be considered a VLAN. LAN segments are
not restricted by the hardware that physically connects them.
VLANs offer the ability to group computers together into
logical workgroups. This can simplify network administration
when connecting clients to servers that are geographically dis-
persed across the building, campus, or enterprise network.
Typically, VLANs consist of co-workers within the same depart-
ment but in different locations, groups of users running the
same network protocol, or a cross-functional team working on
a joint project.
By using VLANs on your network, you can:
l Improve network performance
l Limit broadcast storms
l Improve LAN configuration updates (adds, moves, and changes)
l Minimize security problems
l Ease your management task
Supported Operating Systems
IEEE VLANs are supported in the following operating systems. Configuration details are contained in the following
links:
l Windows Server 2012
l Windows Server 2008
l Linux
NOTE: Native VLANs are now available in supported Linux kernels.