Dell PowerVault 715N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) - Manual (Page 77)

NOTE: When creating or removing teams, the IP address of the NAS system's LAN connections changes. To
prevent disconnecting from the NAS system during team configuration, use a serial connection when creating or
removing teams. See " Configuring Your System Using a Serial Connection " in "Initial Configuration" before
configuring your teams.
Adaptive Load Balancing
Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a simple and efficient method for increasing the NAS system's network transmission
throughput. The ALB software continuously analyzes transmission loading on each adapter and balances the load across
the teamed ports as needed. Adapter teams configured for ALB also provide the benefits of adapter fault tolerance. To use
ALB, the Ethernet ports on the NAS system must be linked to the same Ethernet switch.
Adapter Fault Tolerance
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides the safety of an additional backup link between the NAS system and the hub or
switch. If a hub, switch port, cable, or Ethernet port fails, you can maintain uninterrupted network performance. AFT is
implemented with a primary adapter and a backup, or secondary, adapter. If the link to the primary adapter fails, the link
to the secondary adapter automatically takes over.
Link Aggregation
Link aggregation is a performance technology developed by Intel and others to increase a system's network throughput.
Unlike ALB, link aggregation can be configured to increase both transmission and reception channels between your
system and switch. Link aggregation works only with compatible Intel switches. To use link aggregation, the Ethernet
ports of the NAS system must be linked to the same Intel Ethernet switch.
Fast EtherChannel
Fast EtherChannel (FEC) is a performance technology developed by Cisco Systems to increase a system's network
throughput. Unlike ALB, FEC can be configured to increase both transmission and reception channels between your NAS
system and switch. FEC works only with compatible Cisco switches. To use FEC, the Ethernet ports of the NAS system
must be linked to the same Cisco FEC-compatible switch.
IEEE 802.3ad
IEEE 802.3ad is a performance technology standard that increases a system's network throughput. IEEE 802.3ad is similar
to the FEC standard developed by Cisco. However, whereas FEC works only with FEC-compatible Cisco switches, IEEE
802.3ad works with all switches that support IEEE 802.3ad. To use IEEE 802.3ad, the Ethernet ports of the NAS system
must be linked to the same IEEE 802.3ad switch.
Creating Intel PROSet II Network Teams
1. Log in to the NAS Manager.
See " Logging in to the NAS Manager " in "NAS Manager."
2. Click Maintenance, and then click Terminal Services.
3. Log in to the Terminal Services session as administrator.
NOTE: The default administrator user name is administrator and the default password is powervault.
4. Under Administrative Tools on the Advanced Administration Menu, click Intel Network Teaming.
NOTE: If the Advanced Administration Menu does not display, double-click the Advanced Administration
Menu icon on the desktop of the NAS system.
The Network Teaming utility, Intel PROSet II, displays.
5. Click Action, click Add to Team, and then click Create New Team.