Dell System Setup - Dell QMD8262-k User Manual

4–Switch Independent Partitioning
Switch Independent Partitioning Setup and Management Options
NOTE
When bandwidth settings exist for both Switch Independent Partitioning and
DCBX, DCBX takes precedence over Switch Independent Partitioning.
DCBX sets the bandwidth for iSCSI and NIC traffic, and then Switch
Independent Partitioning sets the bandwidth for the NIC partitions by dividing
the NIC bandwidth allocated by DCBX. For more information, see
"Interoperation of Bandwidth Settings for DCBX and Switch Independent
Partitioning" on page
On Windows host servers, you can use the
and manage NIC partitions.
For CIM Provider VMware host servers, you can use
Server Plug-in for VMware

Dell System Setup

When you first start the host server that contains QLogic adapters, the POST
starts. Running the POST gives you access to the Dell System Setup.
To set up Switch Independent Partitioning using the Dell System Setup:
NOTE
Depending on your server model and System Setup version, the screens
you see might differ from those shown.
1. While running POST, press F2.
The Main menu for the Dell System Setup opens.
121.
Windows Device Manager
ESX/ESXi.
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to set up
CIM Provider and vCenter
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