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AFT, ALB and IPSec functions |
The Network Adapter that is mounted in the server as the standard device has the adapter fault tolerance (AFT) function, adaptive load balance (ALB) function and IP Security(IPSec) function.
Those functions can be utilized if an optional extension network adapter is installed.
What are the AFT and ALB functions?
AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance)
The AFT function is realized by the primary adapter and secondary adapter. Usually only the primary adapter operates, and the secondary adapter automatically operates when there is some trouble with the primary adapter.
ALB (Adaptive Load Balance)
The ALB function is realized by two to four network adapters. When four network adapters are mounted, they provide a broad transmission band of maximum 200 Mbps (100 Mbps × 2) by balancing transmission data flow. (The reception band width is 100 Mbps.)
The ALB function supports the AFT function.
For using the ALB function, it is needed to install a 100
When using on Windows NT 4.0
Service Pack 6a or later is required for using on Windows NT 4.0.
Setting AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance/ALB (Adaptive Load Balancing)
Set as follows to use AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance/ALB (Adap- tive Load Balancing).