- 3com Network Interface Card User Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Introduction
- Overview
- 3CR990 NIC Features
- DynamicAccess LAN Agent
- Windows2000 Offload Features
- Installing and Connectingthe NIC
- Installing NICDrivers in Windows
- Installing DynamicAccess Software in Windows
- Overview
- Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC
- Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC
- Configuring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC
- Planning the Configuration
- Working With Server Features
- Creating a Group
- Adding NICs to a Group
- Specifying a Dedicated IP Address
- Changing an IP Address
- Creating a VLAN
- Specifying Traffic Priorities
- Saving the Configuration
- Disabling Load Balancing for a Group
- Changing the Primary NIC
- Removing a NIC from a Group
- Deleting or Editing a VLAN
- Displaying NIC Properties
- Displaying Group Properties
- Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI
- Troubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration
- Changing Windows2000 Property Settings
- Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections
- Using Windows2000 Offload Features
- Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software
- Installing NetWare Client and ServerDrivers
- Overview
- Installing and Configuring the NetWare Server Driver
- Using the Latest Support Packs
- Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules
- Server Software Installation Requirements
- Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver
- Installing the Server Driver for NetWare 4.11 and 5.0 UsingINETCFG
- Installing the Server Driver and DynamicAccess Technology Using AUTOEXEC.NCF
- Installing Multiple Server NICs
- Verifying the PCI Slot Number
- Installing Server Features
- Configuring Groups
- Verifying the Installation and Configuration
- Changing NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters
- Maintaining Groups
- Configuring the NIC
- Configuring IP Security
- Troubleshooting the NIC
- Running NIC Diagnostics
- Obtaining Drivers
- Specifications and CablingRequirements
- Installing the 3ComDMIAgent
- EtherCD Content and Navigation
- Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS
- Technical Support
- Index
- FCC Class B Statement
- FCC Declaration of Conformity
- Industry Canada Class B Emission ComplianceStatement
- Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’IndustrieCanada
- VCCI Class B Statement
- 3Com End User Software License Agreement
- Product Registration
3CR990 NIC Features 17
across the network to a DMI 2.0-compliant
management application.
■ Remote System Alerts (heartbeat packets)—Can signal
a possible computer power loss or theft.
■ Hot Plug NIC Installation—Lets you add a new NIC or
remove and replace a NIC without turning off power to
the computer.
■ Offline Diagnostics—Provides offline diagnostics
programs for configuring, testing, and
troubleshooting NICs.
Advanced Server Features
3Com DynamicAccess technology advanced network
software adds intelligence to the NIC to improve network
performance, management, and control. DynamicAccess
server features relieve network congestion and ensure high
performance and maximum bandwidth availability.
■ Load Balancing groups share the network load over
resilient server links (RSLs) that keep traffic flowing even
if a NIC in a group is temporarily disconnected.
■ Self-Healing Drivers (SHDs) detect common error
conditions and correct them while maintaining server link
performance.
■ Failover fault tolerance provides a backup solution in
the event of a NIC failure.
■ VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q multiple virtual LANs) let you divide
network segments into logical partitions that simplify
configuration changes, organize work groups
efficiently, help to control traffic, and provide extra
security.
■ Traffic Prioritization (IEEE 802.1p/Q) ensures that
business-critical and delay-sensitive traffic (such as
multimedia applications) has priority over normal data.
For detailed information on DynamicAccess technology
products, go to:
http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess