802.1ax works by using the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to dynamically identify links that
are connected between the host and a given switch. This enables the automatic creation of a team and,
in theory but rarely in practice, the expansion and reduction of a team simply by the transmission or
receipt of LACP packets from the peer entity. Typical server-class switches support IEEE 802.1ax but
most require the network operator to administratively enable LACP on the port.
• Static: This is a Switch Dependent mode which requires the switch to participate in teaming. This mode
requires configuration on both the switch and the host to identify which links form the team. Since this is
a statically configured solution there is no additional protocol to assist the switch and the host to identify
incorrectly plugged cables or other errors that could cause the team to fail to perform. This mode is
typically supported by server-class switches.
6.
Click + add icon in the
Team Members
section to add one or more network interface to form a network
team either for load balancing or failover.
7.
Click
search icon to select the required network interface.
Upon selecting the network interface, the name, speed and status of the network interface will be
displayed.
8.
Click
OK
to go to
Create Network Team
page.
9.
Click
Create
to save the changes.
To delete a team member:
1.
Click
edit icon in the
Team Members
section.
2.
Click
Remove
.
Editing a Network Team
Network interfaces that are part of the network team can be changed.
NOTE:
Editing Network Team configurations might lead to temporary disconnection.
• Click edit icon in the
Network Team
properties window.
• Select the teaming mode from
Teaming Mode
drop-down menu.
• Select the load balancing from
Load Balancing
drop-down menu.
• Click edit icon and click
Remove
to remove the team members.
Deleting a Network Team
To delete a network team:
1.
Click
Settings
from the left navigation menu.
2.
Click
Networking
>
Networking Teams
.
3.
Click on any of the available Network Team and click edit icon in the
Network Team
properties page.
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