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xStack DGS/DXS-3300 Series Layer 3 Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual
Figure 6- 11. Link Aggregation Group Configuration window - Modify
The user-changeable parameters are as follows:
Parameter
Group ID
Type
State
Master Port
Unit
Member Ports
Active Port
Flooding Port
After setting the previous parameters, click Apply to allow implementation of changes made. Successfully created trunk
groups will be show in the Current Link Aggregation Group Entries.
Description
Select an ID number for the group, between 1 and 32.
This pull-down menu allows the selection of Static and LACP (Link Aggregation
Control Protocol). LACP allows for the automatic detection of links in a Port
Trunking Group.
Trunk groups can be toggled between Enabled and Disabled. This is used to turn a
port trunking group on or off. This is useful for diagnostics, to quickly isolate a
bandwidth intensive network device or to have an absolute backup aggregation
group that is not under automatic control.
Choose the Master Port for the trunk group using the pull-down menu.
Choose the unit of the switch in the stack to be configured.
Choose the members of a trunked group. 2 to 8 ports can be assigned to an
individual group.
Shows the port that is currently forwarding packets.
A trunking group must designate one port to allow transmission of broadcasts and
unknown unicasts.
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