Configuring nic teaming on a server – Dell PowerVault NX3200 User Manual

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Configuring NIC Teaming On A Server

NOTE: Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS) is installed when a Broadcom NIC is detected
and Intel PROSet drivers are installed when Intel NIC is detected.

NOTE: Microsoft recommends use of the built in NIC teaming functionality in Server Manager.

To configure NIC teaming on a server:

1.

From the Server Manager, select Local Server.
The properties of Local Server is displayed.

2. Click on the status next to the NIC Teaming.

The NIC Teaming window is displayed.

3. In Adapters and Interfaces section, the list of available adapters that can be teamed are displayed.
4. Select the adapters to be added to a team. Right-click and select Add to New Team.
5. In the NIC Teaming window, enter Team name for the adapters to be added in.
6. In Additional properties, select the Teaming Mode, Load balancing mode, Standby adapter, and

click OK.
The new-created NIC team is displayed in the Teams section of the same window.

7. After creating and configuring a NIC team, go to Open Network and sharing Center → Change

Adapter Settings
The new-created NIC team is displayed in this window.

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