Imagine communications NEXIO NX1010 series, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 1
Installation
18
Ethernet
Teaming
Ethernet teaming is an industry standard method that lets you increase
bandwidth when needed or create hardware redundancy in case one or
more Ethernet interfaces fail.
A team of Ethernet adapters functions as a single virtual network interface
and does not appear any different to other network devices than a
non-teamed adapter. A virtual network adapter advertises a single Layer 2
and one or more Layer 3 addresses.
Ethernet Teaming is configured by Harris Field Support when the system is
commissioned. Your Ethernet Teaming topology is based on the
specifications outlined in your Sales Configuration order.
Ethernet Teaming Requirements:
„
An Extreme Networks (Summit 450 Series or BlackDiamond) switch
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Ethernet switches must conform to IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation)
Topologies
The following sections show sample topologies for connecting the
NX1010MGX, NX1010MIOH, NX1010FCP, and NX1010PTCD.
NX1010MGX
The following example shows a sample topology for a NX1010MGX.