Load-Sharing Criteria For Link Aggregation Groups; Ethernet Link Aggregation Configuration Task List; Configuring An Aggregation Group; Configuration Guidelines - HP A5120 EI Series Configuration Manual

Load-sharing criteria for link aggregation groups

In a link aggregation group, traffic can be load-shared across the selected member ports based on a set
of criteria, depending on your configuration.
You can choose one of the following criteria or any combination of them for load sharing:
MAC addresses

IP addresses

Service port numbers

Receiving port numbers


Ethernet link aggregation configuration task list

Complete the following tasks to configure Ethernet link aggregation:
Task
Configuring an
aggregation
group
Configuring an
aggregate
interface
Configuring load
sharing for link
aggregation
groups
Enabling link-aggregation traffic redirection

Configuring an aggregation group

Configuration guidelines

You cannot assign a port to a Layer 2 aggregation group if any of the features listed in
configured on the port.
Table 6 Features incompatible with Layer 2 aggregation groups
Feature
RRPP
MAC authentication
Port security
IP source guard
802.1X
Configuring a static aggregation group
Configuring a dynamic aggregation group
Configuring the description of an aggregate interface
Enabling link state traps for an aggregate interface
Shutting down an aggregate interface
Configuring load-sharing criteria for link aggregation
groups
Enabling local-first load sharing for link aggregation
Reference
RRPP configuration in the High Availability Configuration Guide
MAC authentication configuration in the Security Configuration Guide
Port security configuration in the Security Configuration Guide
IP source guard configuration in the Security Configuration Guide
802.1X configuration in the Security Configuration Guide
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Remarks
Select either task
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
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