How Many NICs for the Service Console

[VMFIZZ]

I hope my question isn't too noob like... Can someone tell me what the rule of thumb is for how many nics I should use for the service console? Thanks in advance.

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

I would use two and set an Active and Standby Adapter. Also, if you can balance them between onboard and PCI

[VMFIZZ]

Wow thanks for the fast response! That's sort of what I was thinking, but being new, I wasn't sure how important redudancy is with the Service console. I like your resonse I will do that. Thanks again.