7.6.1.0 - Force10 Networks

NIC Teaming
E-Series
C-Series
S-Series No
NIC teaming is a feature that allows multiple network interface cards in a server to be represented by one
MAC address and one IP Address in order to provide transparent redundancy, balancing, and to fully
utilize network adapter resources.
Figure 94 shows a topology where two NICs have been teamed together. In this case, if the primary NIC
fails, traffic is automatically switched to the secondary NIC, since they are represented by the same set of
addresses.
Figure 94 Redundant NICs with NIC Teaming
MAC: A:B:C:D A:B
IP: 1.1.1.1
Platform Specific Feature: NIC Teaming is available on E-Series and C-Series only.
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Active Link
Port 0/1
Port 0/5
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