Description: The role this physical adapter has in the logical group.

The following values are valid:

unknown(1) The role of the adapter could not be determined. This indicates a problem with the instrument agent. A new agent may need to be installed.

primary(2) The adapter is the primary adapter in the group, or the group consists of a single adapter. The primary adapter in a Single Pair or NFT group handles all the network traffic unless it fails. The primary adapter in an ALB group receives all traffic. The physical address of this adapter is the default address of the group. In a FEC group, an arbitrary adapter is designated as primary, but all adapters are equal and participate fully on the network.

secondary(3) In Single Pair and NFT groups, this adapter functions as a hot standby. No network traffic is handled by this adapter other than periodic test packets. In an ALB group, this adapter is in a secondary role and transmits packets to increase bandwidth. In an FEC group, this adapter participates fully in network traffic.

member(4) The adapter is a member of a Switch Assisted Load Balancing Team. The adapter participates fully in network traffic.

TxRx(5) The adapter can transmit and receive.

Tx(6) The adapter can only transmit.

standby(7) The adapter does not transmit or receive. It can go to TxRx or Tx when required.

none(8) The adapter is not in use.

notApplicable(255) The physical adapter is not a member of any group.