Enable Large Send Offload (LSO) on a network adapter
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Operating System |
Windows Server 2012 |
Product/Feature |
File and Storage Services |
Severity |
Informational |
Category |
Performance |
Issue
Some network adapters are capable of LSO, but the capability is disabled.
Impact
Windows system performance may be degraded since link utilization for transmission, and CPU utilization is not optimized.
Resolution
Enable LSO with PowerShell cmdlet: Enable-NetAdapterLso, or in the network adapter Advanced Properties.