3 Windows NT Network Fault Tolerance
v1.0
Network Fault Tolerance installation notes for the
Compaq 10/100 Controller under Windows NT 4.0
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Overview
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Network Fault Tolerance provides link redundancy for two
Compaq 10/100 Controllers. When configured, there becomes
a primary and secondary Compaq 10/100 Controller. If the primary
loses communication with the hub/switch, the secondary automatically
takes over. The secondary controller will take over for such
reasons as cable connection problems, switch or hub port
failure or controller failure. For more information on controller
fault tolerance please see the readme file Network Fault Tolerance
readme file.
Before you get started
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Before you can configure the Compaq 10/100 controller for Network Fault
Tolerance, you need to do the following:
Install two Compaq 10/100 controllers in a Windows NT 4.0
system as described in the readme file MSNT40.TXT. When
installation is complete make sure you restart NT.
If connecting to a hub, each Compaq 10/100 controller in a team
will need to be connected to a separate port, which is
in the same collision domain. If connected to a switch,
each Compaq 10/100 controller in a team will have to be connected
to a separate port which is in the same network.
General Instructions
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1. Double-click on the Network Icon in the Control Panel.
2. Select the Adapter tab and double-click the "Compaq
10/100 TX PCI Intel WOL UTP Controller" found in the Network
Adapters list box. This will launch the Compaq CPQSET utility.
3. Click on the Fault Tolerance button.
4. The Compaq Network Fault Tolerance dialog box appears. Click
OK to continue. Network Fault Tolerance will automatically be
installed.
5. To complete the configuration and installation, you will need
to click the Close button in the Network dialog box. This
will update the bindings and allow you to assign the controllers
to an Network Fault Tolerance team.
6. The dialog box Compaq Network Fault Tolerance Configuration
Manager is displayed during the binding process after the
Close button is clicked. Follow the directions on the screen
to assign Compaq controllers to the Fault Tolerance team.
When done click OK to continue.
Note: If you are creating more than one Network Fault
Tolerance team, do not restart NT until all teams are
created.
7. To add additional Network Fault Tolerance teams, repeat this
process starting at step 1.
Additional Information
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Launching the Configuration Manager:
To launch the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance Configuration
Manager, go to the Control Panel and select the Adapters tab in
the Network dialog box.
Highlight the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance Team and select
Properties.
Identifying the Properties of the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance
team:
In the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance Configuration Manager,
highlight the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance team and click
Properties. See Help for more detailed information about the
settings.
Identifying the Properties of a Compaq controller in a Fault
Tolerance team:
In the Compaq Network Fault Tolerance Configuration Manager,
highlight the Compaq 10/100 PCI Intel Controller and
click Properties.
See Help for more detailed information about the settings.
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