What is a characteristic of static teaming for NICs?

• A. Requires dynamic configuration of network cables
• B. Is a protocol for automated NIC teaming
• C. Requires all NICs to be connected to the same switch
• D. Optimizes network bandwidth on a public network

Answer: (C)

Static teaming, also known as static link aggregation, is a method of combining multiple network interface cards (NICs) into a single logical interface to increase throughput and provide redundancy. A defining characteristic of static teaming is that all participating NICs must be connected to the same switch. This is crucial because static bonding does not utilize any dynamic negotiation protocol, such as LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol), to manage the connections. Therefore, for the static teaming setup to function optimally, all NICs must be on the same switch where the configuration is manually set up.

While dynamic configurations or protocols can allow for greater flexibility in NIC management, in static teaming, manual setup is essential, which is why the other options do not align with this concept. Dynamic configurations of network cables do not apply as static teaming does not require dynamic protocols; static teaming is not an automated process but rather requires intentional setup by an administrator. Furthermore, optimizing bandwidth on a public network isn't specifically a feature of static teaming; it's more about improving network reliability and bandwidth within a controlled environment, typically in a local area network (LAN) rather than a public network.