Updating the RSS Queues Property
The number of RSS queues varies depending on the adapter. For 1 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are 1, 2, 4, and 8. The default is 8 RSS queues. For 10 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are Auto, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The default value is Auto queues.
To set the number of RSS Queues property, do the following:
1.Access the Advanced tab:
For Windows Server 2003 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2003” on page 100.
For Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7” on page 103.
For Windows Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista” on page 104.
The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 19 on page 102.
2.From the Property list on the Advanced tab, select Number of RSS Queues.
3.From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following:
1, 2, 4, or 8 (for 1 Gbps adapters)
Auto, 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 (for 10 Gbps adapters)
4.Click OK.
5.If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.
6.Verify that the port LED operates correctly. See one of the following descriptions:
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