Q-Logic 8200 Network Card User Manual


 
2–Configuring NIC
NIC Partitioning (NPAR)
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Figure 2-38 shows the CLI commands leading to the option for changing a
function type on a Linux system.
Figure 2-38. Selecting Function Type on Linux System
8. Return to the main menu and select option 8: NIC Partitioning <NPAR>
Statistics
to view the Statistics. Navigate through the menu selections to
view eSwitch statistics.
9. After you have finished setting the NIC partitions as desired, reboot the host
server for the changes to take effect.
QLogic Device Windows Properties Page
On a Windows Server that hosts 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters, you can use the
QLogic Device Windows Properties Page to set up NIC partitions (NPAR). You
can also use it to view eSwitch statistics.
To set up NPAR using the QLogic Device Windows Properties Page:
1. Configure NPAR
2. Change Personalities
3. Manage Bandwidth
4. View eSwitch Statistics