Hp Windows NT4 Network Adapter Scripting User Guide

Windows NT4 Network Adapter Scripting
User Guide
May 2003 (First Edition)
Part Number 334274-00A
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Windows NT4 Network Adapter Scripting User Guide
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Contents

Abstract ............................................................................................................................... 5
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... 5
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5
Scripting Application (CQNICCMD)................................................................................... 7
Command Line Syntax ................................................................................................................................. 7
Command Line Arguments........................................................................................................................... 8
Command Line Example .............................................................................................................................. 9
Unattended Installation ...................................................................................................... 9
Configuration Properties ................................................................................................. 10
NIC Configuration Properties ..................................................................................................................... 10
Team Configuration Properties................................................................................................................... 10
XML Script File.................................................................................................................. 11
Error Handling and Reporting ......................................................................................... 13
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Abstract

This guide provides information about the scripting feature of the HP Network Teaming and Configuration Utility for Microsoft Windows NT4.

Audience Assumptions

This guide is for the person who administers, configures and troubleshoots networks. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

Overview

The HP Network Teaming and Configuration Utility enables configuration of network adapters (NICs) and teams of network adapters. The scripting feature of the utility provides the ability to perform adapter configuration using a batch process.
Scripting functionality provides the capability to configure a target system based on configuration information saved from a source server. The target system is not required to be identical to the source server. The configuration of the source server may not be duplicated in its entirety on the target system.
Both NICs and teams of NICs can be configured on the target system. When scripting is run, the NIC properties specified in the data file from the source server are used to modify the configuration of the NICs on the target system.

Introduction

The HP Network Teaming and Configuration Utility (CPQNTAC) and the information provided in this document are for use in Windows NT4 environments only.
When using scripting to configure the target systems, NICs are identified by their relative order in the system. The relative order is determined first by installation status, then by bus, slot and port order in the system. Installed NICs on the system board are assigned the lowest numbers, followed by installed NICs ordered by their slot number, lowest slot number first. Uninstalled NICs follow the same ordering scheme, and are always assigned a higher number than installed NICs. Multi-ported NICs are ordered by ascending port number within each slot.
CAUTION: You must ensure that you are aware of the relative NIC order of both the source and target servers. Failure to do so may cause unexpected results.
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