Link Aggregation - Intel 470F - NetStructure Switch User Manual

C H A P T E R
NOTE
When configuring link
aggregation between two 470
switches, you must connect
anchor port to anchor port, and
member port to member port.
NOTE
Connectivity is momentarily
interrupted when you apply
changes.
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Link Aggregation

Link aggregation lets you group up to four consecutive ports into a single
dedicated connection. This feature can expand bandwidth between devices
on the network, such as another switch or a server. The 470 switches
support a maximum of four link aggregation groups.
The anchor port is the base port in a link aggregation, and it is the only port
with configurable settings in the aggregation. All member ports in an
aggregation take on the settings of the anchor port.
Only consecutive ports, starting from the anchor port, can be grouped in a
link aggregation. For example, ports 1, 2, and 3 are a valid link aggregation;
ports 2, 4, and 7 are not.
On the Web Device Manager's switch faceplate graphic, a link aggregation
is shown with its ports outlined in magenta (pink).
To create a link aggregation
1 Click the Configure Device menu, then click Link Aggregation.
2 Choose the anchor port. Anchor ports are listed by number in the left
column.
3 From the Port Width box, click the total number of ports (including the
anchor port) to include in the link aggregation.
4 Type a name for the aggregation.
5 Click Enable to make the group active.
6 Click Submit.