Link Aggregation - Intel ES460MSX - Ethernet 1000Base SX Switch Module User Manual

C H A P T E R
NOTE
When configuring link aggrega-
tion between two 460 switches,
you must connect anchor port to
anchor port, and member port to
member port.
NOTE
Connectivity is momentarily
interrupted when you apply
changes.
4 Web Device Manager

Link Aggregation

Link aggregation lets you group up to eight 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 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 group.
5 Click Enable to make the group active.
6 Click Submit.
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