Spectra Logic NTIER700 User Manual

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11.
Based on the requirements of your switch, select the team type from the 
list.
12.
Select OK to save your changes and close the configuration dialog box.
13.
Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Team Type
Description
Adapter Fault 
Tolerance
Provides for one active connection with the remaining connections in a standby 
state.
Adaptive Load 
Balance
The transmitted data is balanced across the team with one port acting as the 
receiver.
Static Link 
Aggregation (SLA)
All ports act together presenting one MAC for throughput performance 
increase. Switch must be configured for SLA before the team is created.
Note:
Most contemporary switches support SLA. 
IEEE 802.3ad 
Dynamic Link 
Aggregation
All ports act together presenting one MAC for throughput performance 
increase. Switch must be configured with 802.3ad support.