User's Manual

Configuring Your Managed System 33
NIC Selection
NOTE: This option is
available only on Dell
PowerEdge x9xx, xx0x,
and xx1x systems.
Displays the configuration option.
•Shared
Select this option to share the network interface with the
host operating system. The remote access device network
interface is fully functional when the host operating system
is configured for NIC teaming.
The remote access device receives data through NIC 1 and
NIC 2, but transmits data only through NIC 1.
If NIC 1 fails, the remote access device will not be
accessible.
NOTE: The NIC 2 is not available on PowerEdge 1900
system.
•Failover
Select this option to share the network interface with the
host operating system. The remote access device network
interface is fully functional when the host operating system
is configured for NIC teaming.
The remote access device receives data through NIC 1 and
NIC 2, but transmits data only through NIC 1. If NIC 1
fails, the remote access device fails over to NIC 2 for all data
transmission.
The remote access device continues to use NIC 2 for data
transmission. If NIC 2 fails, the remote access device fails
over all data transmission back to NIC 1.
NOTE: This option cannot be selected on the PowerEdge 1900
system.
Table 2-1. Remote Access Configuration Utility in x9xx systems (continued)
Option Description