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DES-6500 Chassis-based Layer 3 Ethernet Switch Manual
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LACP Port Settings
The LACP Port Settings window is used in conjunction with the Link Aggregation window to create port trunking
groups on the Switch. Using the following window, the user may set which ports will be active and passive in processing
and sending LACP control frames.
Figure 6- 10. LACP Port Setting and LACP Port Information window
The user may set the following parameters:
Parameter Description
Unit Choose the switch in the switch stack to be configured by using the pull-down
menu.
From/To A consecutive group of ports may be configured starting with the selected port.
Mode Active - Active LACP ports are capable of processing and sending LACP control
frames. This allows LACP compliant devices to negotiate the aggregated link so the
group may be changed dynamically as needs require. In order to utilize the ability to
change an aggregated port group, that is, to add or subtract ports from the group, at
least one of the participating devices must designate LACP ports as active. Both
devices must support LACP.
Passive - LACP ports that are designated as passive cannot initially send LACP
control frames. In order to allow the linked port group to negotiate adjustments and
make changes dynamically, one end of the connection must have "active" LACP
ports (see above).
After setting the previous parameters, click Apply to allow your changes to be implemented. The LACP Port Table
shows which ports are active and/or passive.