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Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\spaceport \Parameters -Name

HwTimeout -Value 0x00002710 -Verbose Restart-Computer -Force

Enable jumbo frames

Enabling jumbo frames specifically on the interfaces supporting the storage network might help improve the overall read/write

performance of the Azure Stack HCI cluster. An end-to-end configuration of jumbo frames is required to take advantage of this

technology. However, support for jumbo frame sizes varies among software, NIC, and switch vendors. The lowest value within the data

path determines the maximum frame size that is used for that path.

For the storage network adapters in the host operating system, enable jumbo frames by running the Set-

NetworkAdapterAdvancedProperty cmdlet.

NOTE: Network adapters from different vendors support different jumbo packet sizes. The configured value must be

consistent across the host operating system and network switch configuration.

For information about configuring jumbo frames at the switch port level, see https://infohub.delltechnologies.com/t/sample-network-

switch-configuration-files-2/.

Recommended next steps

Before proceeding with operational management of the cluster, Dell recommends that you validate the cluster deployment, verify that the

infrastructure is operational, and, if needed, activate the operating system license.

1. Run the test-Cluster cmdlet to generate a cluster validation report:

Test-Cluster -Node S2DNode01, S2DNode02, S2DNode03, S2DNode04 -Include 'System

Configuration', 'Inventory', 'Network', 'Storage Spaces Direct'

This command generates an HTML report with a list of all the tests that were performed and completed without errors.

2. If the operating system was not factory-installed, activate the operating system license.

By default, the operating system is installed in the evaluation mode. For information about activating the operating system license, see

the Dell EMC Solutions for Azure Stack HCI Operations Guide—Managing and Monitoring the Solution Infrastructure Life Cycle.

Deployment services

Issues that arise during installation and configuration are not covered even if you have purchased Dell ProSupport or ProSupport Plus.

Support for installation and configuration issues is provided under a separate paid services package.

When you call Dell with an installation and configuration issue, Dell Tech Support routes you to your Sales Account Manager. The Account

Manager will then help you to purchase the onsite deployment services package.

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