Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Configuration on SFE/SGE Series Managed Switches

Objective

LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) allows several discrete Ethernet links to be combined together so they act in the same way to a single link. The objective of this document is to guide you on how to configure LACP on SFE/SGE series devices.

Applicable Devices

• SFE/SGE Managed Switches

LACP Configuration

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Bridging > Port Management > LACP. The LACP Page opens:

The LACP page contains the following fields:

• LACP System Priority — Indicates the global LACP priority value. The possible range is 1- 65535. The default value is 1.

•  Unit Number — Displays the stacking member for which LACP information is defined.

• Port — Defines the port number to which timeout and priority values are assigned.

• Port Priority — Defines the LACP priority value for the port. The field range is 1-65535.

• LACP Timeout — Administrative LACP timeout. The possible field values are:

• Short — Defines a short timeout value.

• Long — Defines a long timeout value. This is the default value.

Step 2. Click the Edit button. The Edit LACP Page opens:

Step 3. Choose the desired port from the drop-down list.

Step 4. Enter the priority number. The range is from  1-65535. Lower the value higher the priority.

Step 5. Choose the LACP timeout. The default is Long.

Step 6. Click Apply to save the changes.