Teaming Network Adapters; Reinstalling Broadcom Advanced Configuration Suite; Creating The Nic Team - Dell DL4300 Deployment Manual

To ensure that the reverse lookups are correct:
1. On the AppAssure appliance, go to C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc hosts.
2. Enter the IP address of each client that backs up to DL4300.

Teaming network adapters

By default, the network adapters (NICs) on the DL4300 Appliance are not bonded, which affects the
performance of the system. It is recommended that you team the NICs to a single interface. Teaming the
NICs require:
• Reinstalling the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite
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Creating the NIC team

Reinstalling broadcom advanced configuration suite

To reinstall Broadcom Advanced Configuration Suite:
1. Go to C:\Install\BroadcomAdvanced and double-click setup.
The InstallShield Wizard appears.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Modify, Add, or Remove.
The Custom Setup window appears.
4. Click CIM Provider, and then select This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
5. Click BASP, and then select This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Install.
8. Click Finish.
Creating the NIC team
NOTE: It is recommended to not use the native teaming interface in Windows 2012 Server. The
teaming algorithm is optimized for outbound, not inbound, traffic. It offers poor performance with a
backup workload, even with more network ports in the team.
To create NIC teaming:
1. Go to Start → Search → Broadcom Advanced Control Suite.
NOTE: When using Broadcom Advanced Control Suite, only select the Broadcom network
cards.
2. In the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite, select Teams → Go to Team View.
3. In the Hosts list on the left side, right-click on the host name of the DL4300 appliance and select
Create Team.
The Broadcom Teaming Wizard window is displayed.
4. Click Next.
5. Enter a name for the team and click Next.
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