A Nic Teaming; Installing The Hp Network Teaming Utility - HP ProLiant 300 Series Administration Manual

A NIC Teaming

Some models of the HP ProLiant Storage Server are equipped with the HP Network Teaming and
Configuration utility. The utility allows administrators to configure and monitor Ethernet network interface
controllers (NIC) teams in a Windows-based operating system. These teams provide options for
increasing fault tolerance and throughput.
Fault tolerance provides automatic redundancy. If the primary NIC fails, the secondary NIC takes over.
Load Balancing provides the ability to balance transmissions across NICs.
NOTE:
Select models ship with the NIC teaming utility available, however it must be installed and configured.
NOTE:
Installing NIC teaming requires a restart of the server.

Installing the HP Network Teaming Utility

Before using the HP Network Teaming utility, it must be installed.
NOTE:
Installing and configuring NIC teaming should always be performed via the iLO port or the console
using a direct attached keyboard, monitor, and mouse since IP connections could be reset during the
configuration process. Do not use Remote Desktop.
To install the HP Network Teaming utility:
1. In the URL field of the Web browser, enter the IP address of the Integrated Lights-Out port.
NOTE:
The iLO port requires a license key. The key is included with the product inside the Country Kit. Refer
to the iLO Advanced License Pack for activation instructions.
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