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Table 10. Novell NetWare Server driver parameters (continued)
Parameter Explanation
STANDBY This is a Server environment only keyword parameter. The STANDBY keyword prohibits the
adapter from opening on the ring and should only be used in conjunction with
IBMRNIC.NLM. When the STANDBY keyword is specified, the adapter will not function until
an IBMRNIC failover event occurs to this adapter. Enable Standby for the secondary adapter
of a Redundant NIC adapter pair where both adapters are using Standard Failover mode.
Do NOT enable this keyword parameter without consulting the "Redundant NIC" chapter of
the Token-Ring Adapter Features document.
Valid values:
There are no values associated with this keyword. Use a configuration NLM
(NWCONFIG or INSTALL) to assist with the correct usage of this parameter.
This parameter is disabled by default.
TXBUFFERS= This keyword defines the number of transmit buffers used by the IBMTRPO LAN driver.
Valid values:
1to16
The default is 16.
Note: Maximum transmit frame size is defined by the server SET command. Refer to your
Novell NetWare system administration documentation for more information.
TXPRIMAX= Priority Transmit Maximum Level. This parameter permits the driver to set the maximum
priority level that the adapter will accept. If any frame is queued for transmission at a priority
level higher than this, it will be transmitted at this level.
Valid values:0-6
The default is 6.
TXPRITHRESH= Priority Transmit Threshold. This parameter permits the driver to set the threshold for priority
transmits. An IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter has two transmit channels. All frames with
priority level 0 through this threshold will be transmitted over the low priority channel. All
frames with a priority level greater than this threshold up to the maximum will be transmitted
over the high priority channel.
Valid values:1-6
The default is 1.
RT= Route Switching Mode. This parameter indicates whether the driver should enable code that
attempts to send routable traffic directly to a destination rather than through the router. This
can improve the performance of these connections and reduce the workload at the router. If
the value if Disable, all routable frames will be sent through the router.
Valid values:
A Automatically determines whether to use Peer or Client mode.
P Communicates with a peer destination station to establish a direct path.
C Uses an MSS server to determine the direct path.
D Deactivates the route switching function for this adapter.
The default is Disable.
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