Transmit Buffers

This setting defines the number of Transmit Buffers, which are data segments that enable the adapter to track transmit packets in the system memory. Depending on the size of the packet, each transmit packet requires one or more Transmit Buffers.

You might choose to increase the number of Transmit Buffers if you notice a possible problem with transmit performance. Although increasing the number of Transmit Buffers can enhance transmit performance, Transmit Buffers do consume system memory. If transmit performance is not an issue, use the default setting. This default setting varies with the type of adapter.

To change this setting in Intel PROSet:

This setting is found on the Advanced tab of the device’s Device Manager property sheet or in the Adapter Settings panel in Intel PROSet ACU.

To change this setting in Windows PowerShell, use the Set-IntelNetAdapterSetting cmdlet. For example:

Set-IntelNetAdapterSetting -Name "<adapter_name>" -DisplayName "Transmit Buffers"
-DisplayValue "128"

Possible values for this setting are:

• 128-16384, in intervals of 64, for 10 Gigabit Server Adapters

• 128-4096, in intervals of 64, for all other adapters