C
HAPTER 7:
A
GGREGATING
P
ORTS
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Configuring Link
Aggregation
The
Link Aggregation Create Page
optimizes port usage by linking a
group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports
multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility,
and provides link redundancy.
Monitor users have no access to this page.
1
Click
Ports > Link Aggregation > Create
. The
Link Aggregation
Create Page
opens.
Figure 4
Link Aggregation Create Page
The
Link Aggregation Create Page
includes the following fields:
Enter aggregation Group ID
— Displays the group ID. The range
is 1-8 groups.
Select ports for the new aggregation
— Displays the ports for
which the link aggregation parameters are defined.
Blue
— Displays a member of the aggregation being created.
White
— Displays a non-existent member of any aggregation.
Grey
— Displays a member of an existing aggregation or VLAN.