Adapter offload options

Some adapters offer options that can enable or disable the offload work from the AIX® system onto the adapter.

Table 1. Adapters and their available options, and system default settings
Adapter type Feature code TCP checksum offload Default setting TCP large send Default setting
GigE, PCI, SX & TX 2969, 2975 Yes OFF Yes OFF
GigE, PCI-X, SX and TX 5700, 5701 Yes ON Yes ON
GigE dual port PCI-X, TX and SX 5706, 5707 Yes ON Yes ON
10 GigE PCI-X LR and SR 5718, 5719 Yes ON Yes ON
10/100 Ethernet 4962 Yes ON Yes OFF
ATM 155, UTP & MMF 4953, 4957 Yes (transmit only) ON No N/A
ATM 622, MMF 2946 Yes ON No N/A