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Figure 1-2
Network diagram of link aggregation in manual load balancing mode
RouterA
RouterB
Eth-Trunk 1
Eth-Trunk 1
Eth-Trunk
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring an Eth-Trunk in manual load balancing mode, complete the following tasks:
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Powering on the AR3200
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Creating an Eth-Trunk
Data Preparation
To configure an Eth-Trunk in manual load balancing mode, you need the following data.
No.
Data
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Number of the Eth-Trunk in manual load balancing mode
2
Types and numbers of the member interfaces
1.3.2 Creating an Eth-Trunk Interface
Context
Eth-Trunk interfaces increase bandwidth and improve transmission reliability. You can
configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 Eth-Trunk interfaces for different applications on a network.
Procedure
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Creating a Layer 2 Eth-Trunk interface
1.
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2.
Run:
interface eth-trunk
trunk-id
A Layer 2 Eth-Trunk interface is created.
By default, an Eth-Trunk interface works in Layer 2 mode.
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Creating a Layer 3 Eth-Trunk interface
1.
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Huawei AR3200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - LAN
1 Link Aggregation Configuration
Issue 02 (2012-03-30)
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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