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User Guide
Static Link Aggregation
Static link aggregation is a switch assisted teaming mode that requires manual configuring of the
ports at both ends of the link. Static link aggregation is protocol independent and typically inter-
operates with common link aggregation schemes such as Intel Link Aggregation, Cisco Fast
EtherChannel and Cisco Gigabit EtherChannel.
With static link aggregation, all links share the traffic load and standby links are not supported. Static
link aggregation offers both fault tolerance and load balancing. In the event of failover, the load on
the failed link is redistributed over the remaining links.
Figure 37: Static Link Aggregation Team
Figure 38: Static Link Team with Failed Link