Optimum Use of Network Cards

I've just installed a new Windows2003 Server that has dual built-in NIC
ports and an additional network card with 2 more ports. I've seen a
configuration before where one port can be set to handle all inbound traffic
and the other to handle all outbound traffic; however, I cannot remember how
to configure those settings. If anyone can point me to a link, I'd
appreciate it.

Also, with 4 NIC ports, how can I best configure my server to maximize
throughput using all 4 ports?

Thanks again.

Ross

This is called NIC Teaming. Teaming will be supported and configured in the
driver, if supported at all.

-Frank

"Ross Culver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've just installed a new Windows2003 Server that has dual built-in NIC
> ports and an additional network card with 2 more ports. I've seen a
> configuration before where one port can be set to handle all inbound
> traffic and the other to handle all outbound traffic; however, I cannot
> remember how to configure those settings. If anyone can point me to a
> link, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Also, with 4 NIC ports, how can I best configure my server to maximize
> throughput using all 4 ports?
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Ross
>

There are two aspects to adapter teaming. One is having the manufacturer
support it and provide the teaming application. The other is you need a
managed switch with teaming/agregrate/trunking capablity.

Thanks, guys. I see what I can find out about Teaming.


"Ross Culver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've just installed a new Windows2003 Server that has dual built-in NIC
> ports and an additional network card with 2 more ports. I've seen a
> configuration before where one port can be set to handle all inbound
> traffic and the other to handle all outbound traffic; however, I cannot
> remember how to configure those settings. If anyone can point me to a
> link, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Also, with 4 NIC ports, how can I best configure my server to maximize
> throughput using all 4 ports?
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Ross
>