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Troubleshooting
Related Manuals for Intel X550-T2
Summarization of Contents
Overview
Installing the Network Adapter
Step-by-step guide for installing network adapters and upgrading drivers.
Before You Begin
Preparatory section covering supported devices, compatibility, and OS.
Supported Operating Systems
Supported 32-bit Operating Systems
Lists supported 32-bit OS for Intel Ethernet Adapters and slower devices.
Supported Intel® 64 Architecture Operating Systems
Lists supported 64-bit OS for Intel Ethernet Adapters and slower devices.
Cabling Requirements
Intel Gigabit Adapters
Specifies cable types and lengths for Intel Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
Intel 10 Gigabit Adapters
Specifies cable types and lengths for Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
Installation Overview
Installing the Adapter
Step-by-step physical installation of the network adapter into the computer.
Install Drivers and Software
Instructions for installing drivers and software on Windows OS.
Optimizing Performance
Optimized for quick response and low latency
Tuning settings for low latency, ideal for video and audio applications.
Optimized for throughput
Tuning settings for high throughput, suitable for data servers.
Remote Storage
DCB (Data Center Bridging)
Explains DCB as standards-based Ethernet extensions for lossless transport.
iSCSI Over DCB
Details iSCSI support within a Data Center Bridging cloud for guaranteed bandwidth.
Intel® Boot Agent
Supported Devices
Lists adapter types supported by the Intel Boot Agent for PXE boot.
iWARP (Internet Wide Area RDMA Protocol)
Installation
Steps for installing iWARP features on the system.
Installing the Adapter
Select the Correct Slot
Guidance on choosing the appropriate PCI-Express slot for adapter installation.
Connecting Network Cables
Instructions for connecting appropriate network cables to the adapter.
PCI Hot Plug Support
PCI Hot Plug Support for Microsoft* Windows* Operating Systems
Details PCI Hot Plug support within Windows OS for Intel network adapters.
Microsoft* Windows* Installation and Configuration
Installing Windows Drivers and Software
Procedures for installing drivers and software on Windows operating systems.
Installing the Base Driver and Intel® PROSet on Nano Server
Steps for installing base drivers and PROSet on Windows Server Nano.
Command Line Installation for Base Drivers and Intel® PROSet
Driver Installation
Unattended driver installation using DxSetup.exe command line options.
Using Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager
Compatibility Notes
Lists devices that do not support Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager.
Setting Speed and Duplex
Overview
Explains how adapters auto-negotiate settings or manual configuration.
Advanced Tab
Jumbo Frames
Enables or disables sending larger Ethernet frames than standard.
Receive Side Scaling
Distributes receive data processing across multiple processors or cores.
VLANs Tab
Virtual LANs
Groups computers into logical workgroups for simplified network administration.
Teaming Tab
Adapter Teaming
Groups multiple adapters for increased throughput and reliability.
Teaming Modes
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)
Provides automatic redundancy by switching to a secondary adapter if primary fails.
Data Center Bridging (DCB) for Intel® Network Connections
DCB for Windows Configuration
How to configure DCB functions using Windows Device Manager.
Remote Boot
Flash Images
Generic term for NVRAM, firmware, and option ROM on network devices.
UEFI Network Device Driver for Intel® Ethernet Network Connections
UEFI Network Stack
Configurations for PXE-based and IP-based network stacks in UEFI.
Intel® Boot Agent Configuration
Boot Agent Client Configuration
Options to customize Intel Boot Agent behavior in various environments.
iSCSI Boot Configuration
iSCSI Initiator Setup
Steps for configuring iSCSI boot on Windows or Linux client initiators.
iSCSI Boot Target Configuration
DHCP Server Configuration
Configuration steps for DHCP server to provide iSCSI boot settings.
Intel® Ethernet FCoE Boot Option ROM Setup
FCoE Port Selection Menu
Menu to select Intel FCoE Boot-capable adapters for configuration.
Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Simple, easy-to-fix steps for common network connectivity problems.
Testing the Adapter
Testing from Windows
Using Intel PROSet diagnostics tests within Windows Device Manager.
Indicator Lights
Dual Port QSFP+ Adapters
Meaning of indicator lights on Dual Port QSFP+ adapters.
Known Issues
Lost Data Packets caused by Frequent LLDP Packets on an Inactive Port
LLDP packet issues in teamed configurations causing data loss.
CPU Utilization Higher Than Expected
High CPU usage due to RSS Queues settings on multi-processor systems.
Windows Known Issues
Intermittent Link Loss and Degraded Performance at High Stress Can Occur on Windows Server 2012 Systems
Link loss and performance degradation due to incorrect RSS assignments on Win Server 2012.
DCB QoS and Priority Flow Control do not act as expected
DCB/PFC traffic flow segregation may not match configuration on Win Server 2012.
Power Management Known Issues
System does not wake when expected
System fails to wake from sleep despite Wake on LAN settings being enabled.
X710/XL710 Known Issues
Lower than expected throughput on X710/XL710 based devices
Reduced receive/transmit traffic on X710/XL710 devices in 4-CPU socket systems.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Class A Products
Lists Intel products compliant with FCC Class A regulations.
FCC Class B Products
Lists Intel products compliant with FCC Class B regulations.
EMC Compliance – The following standards may apply:
Class A products:
Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility for Class A products.
Class B products:
Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility for Class B products.
Customer Support
Web and Internet Sites
Provides Intel support website and corporate site links for network products.
Legal Disclaimers
INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Legal terms and conditions for using Intel software.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Details limitations on Intel's liability for software use.
Returning a defective product
Intel Adapter Money-back Guarantee (North America Only)
Guarantee for customer satisfaction and refund policy within 90 days.
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