Advanced Configuration Options - D-Link DFE-570TX Setup Manual

Advanced Configuration Options

The Advanced Tab in allows for advanced configuration options used by the failover
and load balancing functions. There are three groups of advanced settings located on
the Advanced Tab. The first section allows for reactivation of permanently removed
adapters without rebooting the server. The next section provides settings for
disabling load balancing and Microsoft Cluster Server support. Finally, the third
section contains settings for the operation of the failover function. Each group of
settings will be described in detail.
Inactive Adapters
Normally, if a port fails but later indicates it is online again, the load balancing
software will automatically add the port back into the array. However, if the port
fails three times within one hour (default), the software will permanently remove the
adapter from the array. These thresholds can be modified under the
section (see below).
To reactivate a permanently removed port, select the port and press the Reactivate
button. If there are no problems inserting the port, the port will then be added back
to its array without needing to reboot. Caution should be used when reactivating an
adapter. If the adapter has failed several times, the adapter may be experiencing
intermittent hardware problems and may need to be replaced. An adapter with
hardware problems may cause other network problems to occur on the network.
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings section provides
for the configuration of two optional
settings. First, selecting the checkbox
next to "Load Balancing Disabled" will
disable the load balancing function. This
setting will send data only through the
primary adapter, but still provides for
instantaneous failover. The Checkbox
next to "Clustering Support" will change
settings to the virtual driver so that
Microsoft Cluster Server can be used with
the load-balancing driver.
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Both of these settings require
a reboot to take effect.
Failover Settings
The Advanced Tab is used to reactivate
adapters and modify advanced settings.
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