Launch; Overview Of The Hp Network Configuration Utility; Ncu Main Page; Ncu Main Page - HP Rx2620-2 - Integrity - 0 MB RAM Manual

Launch

The NCU can be launched from the tray icon (unless disabled) or from the Control Panel applet
labeled HP Network.

Overview of the HP Network Configuration Utility

HP Integrity Network Adapter Teaming is configured and monitored through a graphical user
interface entitled the HP Network Configuration Utility (NCU). NCU is also used for configuring
and monitoring individual network adapters.

NCU Main Page

The NCU main page, labeled HP Network Configuration Utility Properties, is used to create
and dissolve teams, monitor the overall health of teams and individual network adapters, and
to export team configuration settings to an XML file. The main page is also used to access the
Properties pages for team settings and individual NIC settings. Refer to

Primary Actions from the NCU Main Page

• Creating a team – Highlight two or more individual (non-teamed) network adapter ports
and click the Team button.
• Adding a team member – Highlight an existing team and one or more (non-teamed) network
adapter ports and click the Add button.
• Deleting a team – Highlight an existing team and click the Dissolve button.
• Dropping a team member – Highlight a member of an existing team and click the Drop
button.
• Team settings – Highlight an existing team and click the Properties button on the right or
simply double click the team.
• Adapter Properties – Highlight any teamed or non-teamed port and click the Properties
button on the right or simply double click the port.
Figure 3-6 NCU Main page
24 Teaming Fundamentals for the First-Time User
Figure 3-6.