Hi People,
Tru64 is _not_ able to load balance network traffic
over 2 or more NICs. What a pity...
Workarounds were suggested:
1) Split services yourself over the 2 NICs
2) Using a good router (see Robert Carsey)
NetRain is a feature that enables for network
failover capabilities.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Zac
#### Original question ######
>
> I have a DS10/Tru64 5.0 with 3 network interfaces and would
> like to configure 2 of them, say tu0 and tu1, as
> one working at the same time to double the speed.
>
> I think this is called network load balancing, not
> sure though. Is it possible?
>
> Any hints, tips, links or man pages would be greatly
> appreciated.
####
From: "Dr. Tom Blinn, 603-884-0646" <tpb_at_doctor.zk3.dec.com>
>
> Ah, yes, I missed that part.. You want load balancing. Nope, the
> NetRAIN software doesn't do that. As far as I know, nothing we've
> got in the standard product will do that. Sorry..
####
From: Robert Carsey <rcarsey_at_monmouth.edu>
>
> Not directly. The best that you can do is have the router do a
> round-robin type of thing using the nat commands (Cisco), and set up two
> default routes on your DEC machine.
>
> If you do have a Cisco switch, 5000 series or better, you might want to
> see if v5.0 supports Intel's ISL ethernet adapters. ISL (Inter-Switch
> Link) runs on top of Fast Ethernet (fiber and copper), and supports VLAN
> trunking as well as bundling of multiple Fast Ethernet lines.
>
> ISL is a licensed technology from Cisco -- and therefore not many vendors
> have ISL products.
####
From: "Lavelle, Bryan" <Bryan.Lavelle_at_COMPAQ.com>
>
> The OS can not combine network interfaces in this manner. You can set up
> NETrain for a redundant failover path or configure the two interfaces
> separatly and load balance yourself by choosing which device you connect to
> for service.
Received on Thu Oct 07 1999 - 17:52:29 NZDT