NIC teaming in RHAS 3.0

[Ian Derringer]

Hi,
I am running RHAS 3.0 64-bits with a dual Gbit NICs (BCM5700). I've heard that you can get double the throughput from your Gbit nics. Is this possible? I've seen some links from the past postings but the links are no longer valid. If you have done this or know where I can find some guidelines, I would greatly appreciate it.

Ian

[Oliver Schwank]

Hello,

yes it is possible. This feature is called bonding in Linux. But be aware that you have to make some preparations. Please look at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/teaming.html

http://www.nwlab.net/art/teaming/nic-teaming.html

http://www.linux.com/howtos/openMosix-HOWTO/x898.shtml

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/RHEL-3-Manual/ref-guide/s1-modules-ethernet.html

Best wishes

Oli

[Ian Derringer]

Great! I will start reading.

Thanks so much!!