Configuration NICs

On the NICs configuration, you can add and delete NICs used by the virtual machine on the instance. There are several types of adapters used.

Adapter Type	Information
E1000	This adapter card is used for compatibility and easy installation on various operating systems.
E1000E	This adapter card is a development of the E1000 and is used for high network loads.
SRIOVETHERNETCARD	This adapter card allows virtual machines on the Instance to increase network performance and reduceoverhead virtualization.
VMXNET2	This adapter card is used for high performance and efficiency, especially in throughput dan latency.
VMXNET3	This adapter card is used for high performance and supports many features such as parallel networking, network offloading, and high scalability.
VMXNET3VRDMA	This adapter card is used to add Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) allowing very fast data transfer without burdening the CPU so it is suitable forhigh throughput andlow latency.

Add NICs

The following are the steps for adding a NIC used on a virtual machine in an instance:

• On the NICs page, press the Edit button.

Add NICs

• The NICs for “[instance-name]” window appears, press the New button.

Add NICs

• Determine the Adapter Type, Network used and IP Mode used. Press the Save button to save changes.

Add NICs

Delete NICs

The following are the steps for deleting additional NICs used by an instance:

• Press the Edit button on the NICs Tab page.

Delete NICs

• The NICs for “[instance-name]” window appear, select the deleted NIC and press the Delete button to delete the NIC, and press the Save button to save the changes.

Delete NICs