Change the MTU Setting for the NIC Card | Spectra Logic NTIER700

Updates to the User Guide

APPENDIX D—TUNING GIGABIT ETHERNET NETWORK PERFORMANCE

This new appendix describes advanced configuration procedures for improving the performance of connections to Gigabit Ethernet networks.

Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards

If you have the optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) NIC card installed in the nTier700, you can use the instructions in this section to improve the performance of the card if your network supports jumbo frames.

The Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU) specifies the maximum transmission unit size of an interface. Each interface used by TCP/IP may have a different MTU value specified. The MTU is usually determined through negotiation with the lower-level driver and by using that lower-level driver value. However, that value may be overridden.

Change the MTU Setting for the NIC Card

Use the following steps to change the MTU setting to enable jumbo frames.

1.Access the Windows Desktop on the nTier700 (see Access the Windows Desktop on page 45).

2.Select Start > Settings > Control Panel to open the Control Panel.

3.Select the Network Connections icon to open Network Connections window.

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Spectra Logic NTIER700 Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards, Change the MTU Setting for the NIC Card

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Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Contacting Spectra Logic Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contents Updates to the User Guide Related Publications NTier700 Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Spectra nTier File Migrator User Feedback Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions Release Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Support Firmware Package Information Updating Firmware Firmware Version RequirementsFirmware Package History BlueScale Resolved IssuesBlueScale2.8.0.1 Enhancements and Changes Accessories Remote Desktop to display Known IssuesProblem Workaround Connect Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide for Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.7 Start Settings Network Connections BlueScale2.6.0.6 Described in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 Supported Browsers IP Addressing Obtain the Updated Device Driver Windows Operating SystemUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Select If your organization Run the following command If you are using Install the Updated Device DriverFor this device Uninstall Remove Current Drivers or Devices Working with the Hardware Components Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Recycling Your NTIER700 Features Overview Install in a Restricted Access Location Installing the NTIER700 Connect the Power Cords Install the Data Drives in the Blades Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Drives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connect the Cables and Power On Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Fibre Channel GigE Connected Scsi bus ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Next Steps Access the BlueScale Web Interface Configuring the NTIER700 Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Access the Windows Desktop Overview Connect and Log Windows Desktop message Windows Storage Server login Log Off and Return to BlueScale Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Install Antivirus Software Install Additional Application SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Share the Drive Map the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Using the Blade Operator Panel Using the NTIER700Displaying the Status of Components Moving or Shipping the nTier700 Maintaining the NTIER700Check the Current Firmware Version Determine Whether an Update is Available Current BlueScale version on the About menu Download the Updated Firmware Then Update the Firmware Select Start Update Choose Continue Install Cancel Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Appendix A-SERVICE and Support Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket Parameter Specification RAID Storage SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications Returns Power Cords Volt AC power cord are as follows Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards Appendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network PerformanceChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Enable Window Scaling Decimal Teaming NICs Team Type Description Static LinkAggregation SLA