Setup guide

Jumbo Frames
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Jumbo Frames
Jumbo frames provide improved network performance when used with a jumbo
frame-capable switch. The Nearchive enclosure ships with either an Intel Pro/1000 MF or
Intel Pro/1000 MT board. Each of these cards is capable of Jumbo Frame traffic.
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Do not use either built-in Ethernet connectors for media transfers, only use the PCI NIC
cards.
Configuring the Intel PRO/1000 MF or MT for Jumbo Frames
If you are using jumbo frames with the Intel PRO/1000 MF/MT Gigabit Ethernet board,
configure the board.
To configure the Intel PRO/1000 MF/MT board:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon, and select Properties.
2. Right-click the file for the Intel Pro interface used by Nearchive, and select Properties.
3. Click Configure.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
5. In the Settings area, select Jumbo Frames.
6. In the Value area, select 9014Bytes.
7. Click OK.
Updating the ATTO Firmware
The correct ATTO firmware is installed on new Nearchive Base servers and Nearchive
Storage servers. You need to perform this procedure if you replaced the ATTO board in your
system.
Perform these steps for every ATTO card in your Nearchive Base Server and Nearchive
Storage servers.
To update the firmware:
1. Click the Start menu and select Programs > ATTO Configuration Tool > Configuration
Tool.
The ATTO Configuration Tool opens.
2. Expand hosts and expand local hosts.