Ethernet link aggregation bundles multiple physical Ethernet links into one logical link (called an aggregate link). Link aggregation provides the following benefits:

· Increased bandwidth beyond the limits of a single individual link. In an aggregate link, traffic is distributed across the member ports.

· Improved link reliability. The member ports dynamically back up one another. When a member port fails, its traffic is automatically switched to other member ports.

Ethernet link aggregation application scenario

As shown in Figure 1, Device A and Device B are connected by three physical Ethernet links. These physical Ethernet links are combined into an aggregate link called link aggregation 1. The bandwidth of this aggregate link can reach up to the total bandwidth of the three physical Ethernet links. At the same time, the three Ethernet links back up one another. When a physical Ethernet link fails, the traffic transmitted on the failed link is switched to the other two links.

Figure 1 Ethernet link aggregation diagram

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Aggregate interface, aggregation group, and member port

Each link aggregation is represented by a logical aggregate interface. Each aggregate interface has an automatically created aggregation group, which contains member ports to be used for aggregation. The type and number of an aggregation group are the same as its aggregate interface.

Supported aggregate interface types

The device supports Layer 2 aggregate interfaces. A Layer 2 aggregate interface is created manually. The member ports in a Layer 2 aggregation group can only be Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces.

The port rate of an aggregate interface equals the total rate of its Selected member ports. Its duplex mode is the same as that of the Selected member ports. For more information about Selected member ports, see "Aggregation states of member ports in an aggregation group."

Aggregation states of member ports in an aggregation group

A member port in an aggregation group can be in any of the following aggregation states:

· Selected—A Selected port can forward traffic.

· Unselected—An Unselected port cannot forward traffic.

Operational key

When aggregating ports, the system automatically assigns each port an operational key based on port information, such as port rate and duplex mode. Any change to this information triggers a recalculation of the operational key.

In an aggregation group, all Selected ports have the same operational key.

Configuration types

Port configuration includes the attribute configuration and protocol configuration. Attribute configuration affects the aggregation state of the port but the protocol configuration does not.

Attribute configuration

To become a Selected port, a member port must have the same attribute configuration as the aggregate interface. Table 1 describes the attribute configuration.

Table 1 Attribute configuration

Feature	Attribute configuration
VLAN	VLAN attribute settings: · Permitted VLAN IDs. · PVID. · Link type (trunk, hybrid, or access). For information about VLANs, see "Configuring VLANs."

Feature

Attribute configuration

VLAN

VLAN attribute settings:

· Permitted VLAN IDs.

· PVID.

· Link type (trunk, hybrid, or access).

For information about VLANs, see "Configuring VLANs."

Protocol configuration

Protocol configuration of a member port does not affect the aggregation state of the member port. MAC address learning and spanning tree settings are examples of the protocol configuration.

Link aggregation modes

An aggregation group operates in one of the following modes:

· Static—Static aggregation is stable. An aggregation group in static mode is called a static aggregation group. The aggregation states of the member ports in a static aggregation group are not affected by the peer ports.

· Dynamic—An aggregation group in dynamic mode is called a dynamic aggregation group. Dynamic aggregation is implemented through IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). The local system and the peer system automatically maintain the aggregation states of the member ports. Dynamic link aggregation reduces the administrators' workload.

How static link aggregation works

Reference port selection process

When setting the aggregation states of the ports in an aggregation group, the system automatically chooses a member port as the reference port. A Selected port must have the same operational key and attribute configurations as the reference port.

The system chooses a reference port from the member ports in up state.

The candidate reference ports are organized into different priority levels following these rules:

1. In descending order of port priority.

2. Full duplex.

3. In descending order of speed.

4. Half duplex.

5. In descending order of speed.

From the candidate ports with the same attribute configurations as the aggregate interface, the one with the highest priority level is chosen as the reference port.

· If multiple ports have the same priority level, the port that has been Selected (if any) is chosen. If multiple ports with the same priority level have been Selected, the one with the smallest port number is chosen.

· If multiple ports have the same priority level and none of them has been Selected, the port with the smallest port number is chosen.

Setting the aggregation state of each member port

After the reference port is chosen, the system sets the aggregation state of each member port in the static aggregation group.

Figure 2 Setting the aggregation state of a member port in a static aggregation group

The upper limit on Selected ports in a static aggregation group varies by device model.

After the limit on Selected ports is reached, the aggregation state of a new member port varies by following conditions:

· The port is placed in Unselected state if the port and the Selected ports have the same port priority. This mechanism prevents traffic interruption on the existing Selected ports. A device reboot can cause the device to recalculate the aggregation states of member ports.

· The port is placed in Selected state when the following conditions are met:

¡ The port and the Selected ports have different port priorities, and the port has a higher port priority than a minimum of one Selected port.

¡ The port has the same attribute configurations as the aggregate interface.

Any operational key or attribute configuration change might affect the aggregation states of link aggregation member ports.

Dynamic link aggregation

About this task

Dynamic aggregation is implemented through IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).

LACP uses LACPDUs to exchange aggregation information between LACP-enabled devices. Each member port in a dynamic aggregation group can exchange information with its peer. When a member port receives an LACPDU, it compares the received information with information received on the other member ports. In this way, the two systems reach an agreement on which ports are placed in Selected state.

LACP functions

LACP offers , as described in Table 2.

Table 2 LACP functions

Category	Description
Basic LACP functions	Implemented through the basic LACPDU fields, including the system LACP priority, system MAC address, port priority, port number, and operational key.

LACP operating modes

LACP can operate in active or passive mode.

When LACP is operating in passive mode on a local member port and its peer port, both ports cannot send LACPDUs. When LACP is operating in active mode on either end of a link, both ports can send LACPDUs.

LACP priorities

LACP priorities include system LACP priority and port priority, as described in Table 3. The smaller the priority value, the higher the priority.

Table 3 LACP priorities

Type	Description
System LACP priority	Used by two peer devices (or systems) to determine which one is superior in link aggregation. In dynamic link aggregation, the system that has higher system LACP priority sets the Selected state of member ports on its side. The system that has lower priority sets the aggregation state of local member ports the same as their respective peer ports.
Port priority	Determines the likelihood of a member port to be a Selected port on a system. A port with a higher port priority is more likely to become Selected.

Type

Description

System LACP priority

Used by two peer devices (or systems) to determine which one is superior in link aggregation.

In dynamic link aggregation, the system that has higher system LACP priority sets the Selected state of member ports on its side. The system that has lower priority sets the aggregation state of local member ports the same as their respective peer ports.

Port priority

Determines the likelihood of a member port to be a Selected port on a system. A port with a higher port priority is more likely to become Selected.

LACP timeout interval

The LACP timeout interval specifies how long a member port waits to receive LACPDUs from the peer port. If a local member port has not received LACPDUs from the peer within the LACP timeout interval, the member port considers the peer as failed.

The LACP timeout interval also determines the LACPDU sending rate of the peer. LACP timeout intervals include the following types:

· Short timeout interval—3 seconds. If you use the short timeout interval, the peer sends one LACPDU per second.

· Long timeout interval—90 seconds. If you use the long timeout interval, the peer sends one LACPDU every 30 seconds.

How dynamic link aggregation works

Choosing a reference port

The system chooses a reference port from the member ports in up state. A Selected port must have the same operational key and attribute configurations as the reference port.

The local system (the actor) and the peer system (the partner) negotiate a reference port by using the following workflow:

1. The two systems determine the system with the smaller system ID.

A system ID contains the system LACP priority and the system MAC address.

a. The two systems compare their LACP priority values.

The lower the LACP priority, the smaller the system ID. If the LACP priority values are the same, the two systems proceed to step b.

b. The two systems compare their MAC addresses.

The lower the MAC address, the smaller the system ID.

2. The system with the smaller system ID chooses the port with the smallest port ID as the reference port.

A port ID contains a port priority and a port number. The lower the port priority, the smaller the port ID.

a. The system chooses the port with the lowest priority value as the reference port.

If the ports have the same priority, the system proceeds to step b.

b. The system compares their port numbers.

The smaller the port number, the smaller the port ID.

The port with the smallest port number and the same attribute configurations as the aggregate interface is chosen as the reference port.

Setting the aggregation state of each member port

After the reference port is chosen, the system with the smaller system ID sets the state of each member port on its side.

Figure 3 Setting the state of a member port in a dynamic aggregation group

The system with the greater system ID can detect the aggregation state changes on the peer system. The system with the greater system ID sets the aggregation state of local member ports the same as their peer ports.

When you aggregate interfaces in dynamic mode, follow these guidelines:

· A dynamic link aggregation group chooses only full-duplex ports as the Selected ports.

· For stable aggregation and service continuity, do not change the operational key or attribute configurations on any member port.

· When a member port changes to the Selected or Unselected state, its peer port changes to the same aggregation state.

· After the Selected port limit is reached, a newly joining port becomes a Selected port if it is more eligible than a current Selected port.

Edge aggregate interface

Dynamic link aggregation fails on a server-facing aggregate interface if dynamic link aggregation is configured only on the device. The device forwards traffic by using only one of the physical ports that are connected to the server.

To improve link reliability, configure the aggregate interface as an edge aggregate interface. This feature enables all member ports of the aggregation group to forward traffic. When a member port fails, its traffic is automatically switched to other member ports.

After dynamic link aggregation is configured on the server, the device can receive LACPDUs from the server. Then, link aggregation between the device and the server operates correctly.

An edge aggregate interface takes effect only when it is configured on an aggregate interface corresponding to a dynamic aggregation group.

Load sharing modes for link aggregation groups

In a link aggregation group, traffic can be load shared across the Selected ports based on any of the following modes:

· Per-flow load sharing—Distributes traffic on a per-flow basis. The load sharing mode classifies packets into flows and forwards packets of the same flow on the same link. This mode can be one of or a combination of the following traffic classification criteria:

¡ Ingress port.

¡ Source or destination IP.

¡ Source or destination MAC.

¡ Source or destination port number.

¡ Protocol number.

¡ VLAN tag.

· Bandwidth usage-based load sharing—Distributes a data flow to the Selected port that had the lowest bandwidth usage when the first packet of that data flow arrived. In this mode, each flow is identified by an IP five-tuple (source and destination IP addresses, source and destination ports, and protocol). For packets that do not contain the IP five-tuple, the default load sharing mode applies.

Ethernet link aggregation tasks at a glance

To configure Ethernet link aggregation, perform the following tasks:

1. Configuring an aggregation group

¡ Configuring a Layer 2 aggregation group

2. (Optional.) Configuring an aggregate interface

¡ Setting the minimum and maximum numbers of Selected ports for an aggregation group

¡ Configuring the description of an aggregate interface

¡ Configuring jumbo frame support

¡ Specifying ignored VLANs for a Layer 2 aggregate interface

To have the system ignore the permit state and tagging mode of a VLAN when it decides Selected ports, perform this task.

¡ Setting the expected bandwidth for an aggregate interface

¡ Configuring an edge aggregate interface

An edge aggregate interface uses all member ports to forward traffic when the aggregation peer is not enabled with dynamic link aggregation.

¡ Shutting down an aggregate interface

¡ Restoring the default settings for an aggregate interface

3. (Optional.) Configuring load sharing for link aggregation groups

¡ Setting load sharing modes for link aggregation groups

¡ Enabling local-first load sharing for link aggregation

4. (Optional.) Enabling link-aggregation traffic redirection

This feature redirects traffic on an unavailable Selected port to the remaining available Selected ports of an aggregation group to avoid traffic interruption.

Configuring an aggregation group

Restrictions and guidelines for aggregation group configuration

Layer 2 aggregation group restrictions

You cannot assign an interface to a Layer 2 aggregation group if any features in Table 4 are configured on that interface.

Table 4 Features incompatible with Layer 2 aggregation member interfaces

Feature on the interface	Reference
MAC authentication	MAC authentication in User Access and Authentication Configuration Guide
Port security	Port security in User Access and Authentication Configuration Guide
802.1X	802.1X in User Access and Authentication Configuration Guide

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Aggregation member port restrictions

Deleting an aggregate interface also deletes its aggregation group and causes all member ports to leave the aggregation group.

Attribute and protocol configuration restrictions

For a link aggregation, attribute configuration changes on the aggregate interface are automatically synchronized to all member ports. If an attribute setting on the aggregate interface fails to be synchronized to a Selected member port, the port might change to the Unselected state. To have the port become Selected again, you can change the attribute configurations on the aggregate interface or the member port. The configurations that have been synchronized from the aggregate interface are retained on the member ports even after the aggregate interface is deleted.

Any attribute configuration change on a member port might affect the aggregation states and running services of the member ports. The system displays a warning message every time you try to change an attribute configuration setting on a member port.

The protocol configurations for an aggregate interface take effect only on the current aggregate interface. The protocol configurations for a member port take effect only when the port leaves its aggregation group.

Configuration consistency requirements

You must configure the same aggregation mode at the two ends of an aggregate link.

· For a successful static aggregation, make sure the ports at both ends of each link are in the same aggregation state.

· For a successful dynamic aggregation, make sure the ports at both ends of a link are assigned to the correct aggregation group. The two ends can automatically negotiate the aggregation state of each member port.

Configuring a Layer 2 aggregation group

Configuring a Layer 2 static aggregation group

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Create a Layer 2 aggregate interface and enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

When you create a Layer 2 aggregate interface, the system automatically creates a Layer 2 static aggregation group numbered the same as that interface.

3. Return to system view.

quit

4. Assign an interface to the Layer 2 aggregation group:

a. Enter Layer 2 Ethernet interface view.

interface interface-type interface-number

b. Assign the interface to the Layer 2 aggregation group.

port link-aggregation group group-id

Repeat the substeps to assign more interfaces to the aggregation group.

5. (Optional.) Set the port priority of the interface.

link-aggregation port-priority priority

The default port priority of an interface is 32768.

Configuring a Layer 2 dynamic aggregation group

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Set the system LACP priority.

lacp system-priority priority

By default, the system LACP priority is 32768.

Changing the system LACP priority might affect the aggregation states of the ports in a dynamic aggregation group.

3. Create a Layer 2 aggregate interface and enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

When you create a Layer 2 aggregate interface, the system automatically creates a Layer 2 static aggregation group numbered the same as that interface.

4. Configure the aggregation group to operate in dynamic mode.

link-aggregation mode dynamic

By default, an aggregation group operates in static mode.

5. Return to system view.

quit

6. Assign an interface to the Layer 2 aggregation group:

a. Enter Layer 2 Ethernet interface view.

interface interface-type interface-number

b. Assign the interface to the Layer 2 aggregation group.

port link-aggregation group group-id

Repeat these substeps to assign more Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces to the aggregation group.

7. Set the LACP operating mode for the interface.

¡ Set the LACP operating mode to passive.

lacp mode passive

¡ Set the LACP operating mode to active.

undo lacp mode

By default, LACP is operating in active mode.

8. (Optional.) Set the port priority for the interface.

link-aggregation port-priority priority

The default setting is 32768.

9. (Optional.) Set the short LACP timeout interval (3 seconds) for the interface.

lacp period short

By default, the long LACP timeout interval (90 seconds) is used by the interface.

Configuring an aggregate interface

Most settings that can be made on Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces can also be made on Layer 2 aggregate interfaces.

Setting the minimum and maximum numbers of Selected ports for an aggregation group

About this task

The bandwidth of an aggregate link increases as the number of Selected member ports increases. To avoid congestion, you can set the minimum number of Selected ports required for bringing up an aggregate interface.

This minimum threshold setting affects the aggregation states of aggregation member ports and the state of the aggregate interface.

· When the number of member ports eligible to be Selected ports is smaller than the minimum threshold, the following events occur:

¡ The eligible member ports are placed in Unselected state.

¡ The link layer state of the aggregate interface becomes down.

· When the number of member ports eligible to be Selected ports reaches or exceeds the minimum threshold, the following events occur:

¡ The eligible member ports are placed in Selected state.

¡ The link layer state of the aggregate interface becomes up.

The maximum number of Selected ports allowed in an aggregation group is limited by either manual configuration or hardware limitation, whichever value is smaller.

You can implement backup between two ports by performing the following tasks:

· Assigning two ports to an aggregation group.

· Setting the maximum number of Selected ports to 1 for the aggregation group.

Then, only one Selected port is allowed in the aggregation group, and the Unselected port acts as a backup port.

Restrictions and guidelines

The minimum and maximum numbers of Selected ports must be the same between the local and peer aggregation groups.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Set the minimum number of Selected ports for the aggregation group.

link-aggregation selected-port minimum min-number

By default, the minimum number of Selected ports is not specified for an aggregation group.

4. Set the maximum number of Selected ports for the aggregation group.

link-aggregation selected-port maximum max-number

By default, the maximum number of Selected ports for an aggregation group is the hardware limitation.

Configuring the description of an aggregate interface

About this task

You can configure the description of an aggregate interface for administration purposes, for example, describing the purpose of the interface.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Configure the interface description.

description text

By default, the description of an interface is interface-name Interface.

Configuring jumbo frame support

About this task

An aggregate interface might receive frames larger than the maximum frame size allowed by an interface during high-throughput data exchanges, such as file transfers. These frames are called jumbo frames.

How an aggregate interface processes jumbo frames depends on whether jumbo frame support is enabled on the interface.

· If configured to deny jumbo frames, the aggregate interface discards jumbo frames.

· If enabled with jumbo frame support, the aggregate interface performs the following operations:

¡ Processes jumbo frames within the allowed length.

¡ Discards jumbo frames that exceed the allowed length.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Allow jumbo frames.

jumboframe enable [ size ]

The default setting varies by device model. For more information, see the command reference.

If you execute this command multiple times, the most recent configuration takes effect.

Specifying ignored VLANs for a Layer 2 aggregate interface

About this task

By default, to become Selected, the member ports must have the same VLAN permit state and tagging mode as the corresponding Layer 2 aggregate interface. To have the system ignore the permit state and tagging mode of a VLAN when choosing Selected ports, specify the VLAN as an ignored VLAN.

Restrictions and guidelines

This feature takes effect only when the link type of a Layer 2 aggregate interface is hybrid or trunk.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Specify ignored VLANs.

link-aggregation ignore vlan vlan-id-list

By default, a Layer 2 aggregate interface does not ignore any VLANs.

Setting the expected bandwidth for an aggregate interface

About this task

Expected bandwidth is an informational parameter used only by higher-layer protocols for calculation. You cannot adjust the actual bandwidth of an interface by performing this task.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Set the expected bandwidth for the interface.

bandwidth bandwidth-value

By default, the expected bandwidth (in kbps) is the interface baud rate divided by 1000.

Configuring an edge aggregate interface

Restrictions and guidelines

This configuration takes effect only on aggregate interface in dynamic mode.

Link-aggregation traffic redirection cannot operate correctly on an edge aggregate interface. For more information about link-aggregation traffic redirection, see "Enabling link-aggregation traffic redirection."

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Configure the aggregate interface as an edge aggregate interface.

lacp edge-port

By default, an aggregate interface does not operate as an edge aggregate interface.

Shutting down an aggregate interface

Restrictions and guidelines

Shutting down or bringing up an aggregate interface affects the aggregation states and link states of member ports in the corresponding aggregation group as follows:

· When an aggregate interface is shut down, all its Selected ports become Unselected and all member ports go down.

· When an aggregate interface is brought up, the aggregation states of all its member ports are recalculated.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Shut down the interface.

shutdown

By default, an interface is not manually shut down.

Restoring the default settings for an aggregate interface

Restrictions and guidelines

CAUTION:

The default command might interrupt ongoing network services. Make sure you are fully aware of the impacts of this command when you execute it on a live network.

The default command might fail to restore the default settings for some commands for reasons such as command dependencies and system restrictions.

To resolve this issue:

1. Use the display this command in interface view to identify these commands.

2. Use their undo forms or follow the command reference to restore their default settings.

3. If the restoration attempt still fails, follow the error message instructions to resolve the issue.

Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Restore the default settings for the aggregate interface.

default

Configuring load sharing for link aggregation groups

Setting load sharing modes for link aggregation groups

About this task

You can set the global or group-specific load sharing mode. A link aggregation group preferentially uses the group-specific load sharing mode. If the group-specific load sharing mode is not available, the group uses the global load sharing mode.

Setting the global link-aggregation load sharing mode

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Set the global link-aggregation load sharing mode.

link-aggregation global load-sharing mode { destination-ip | destination-mac | source-ip | source-mac } *

By default, link aggregation groups distribute traffic based on source and destination IP addresses.

Setting the group-specific load sharing mode

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enter Layer 2 aggregate interface view.

interface bridge-aggregation interface-number

3. Set the load sharing mode for the aggregation group.

link-aggregation load-sharing mode { destination-ip | destination-mac | source-ip | source-mac } *

By default, an aggregation group uses the global link-aggregation load sharing mode.

Enabling local-first load sharing for link aggregation

About this task

Use local-first load sharing in a multidevice link aggregation scenario to distribute traffic preferentially across member ports on the ingress slot.

When you aggregate ports on different member devices in an IRF fabric, you can use local-first load sharing to reduce traffic on IRF links, as shown in Figure 4. For more information about IRF, see High Availability Configuration Guide.

Figure 4 Load sharing for multidevice link aggregation in an IRF fabric

Hardware and feature compatibility

Hardware series	Model	Product code	Feature compatibility
WX1800H series	WX1804H	EWP-WX1804H-PWR-CN	No
WX2500H series	WX2508H-PWR-LTE WX2510H WX2510H-F WX2540H WX2540H-F WX2560H	EWP-WX2508H-PWR-LTE EWP-WX2510H-PWR EWP-WX2510H-F-PWR EWP-WX2540H EWP-WX2540H-F EWP-WX2560H	No
WX3000H series	WX3010H WX3010H-X WX3010H-L WX3024H WX3024H-L WX3024H-F	EWP-WX3010H EWP-WX3010H-X-PWR EWP-WX3010H-L-PWR EWP-WX3024H EWP-WX3024H-L-PWR EWP-WX3024H-F	No
WX3500H series	WX3508H WX3510H WX3520H WX3520H-F WX3540H	EWP-WX3508H EWP-WX3510H EWP-WX3520H EWP-WX3520H-F EWP-WX3540H	Yes
WX5500E series	WX5510E WX5540E	EWP-WX5510E EWP-WX5540E	Yes
WX5500H series	WX5540H WX5560H WX5580H	EWP-WX5540H EWP-WX5560H EWP-WX5580H	Yes
Access controller modules	LSUM1WCME0 EWPXM1WCME0 LSQM1WCMX20 LSUM1WCMX20RT LSQM1WCMX40 LSUM1WCMX40RT EWPXM2WCMD0F EWPXM1MAC0F	LSUM1WCME0 EWPXM1WCME0 LSQM1WCMX20 LSUM1WCMX20RT LSQM1WCMX40 LSUM1WCMX40RT EWPXM2WCMD0F EWPXM1MAC0F	Yes

Hardware series	Model	Product code	Feature compatibility
WX1800H series	WX1804H WX1810H WX1820H WX1840H	EWP-WX1804H-PWR EWP-WX1810H-PWR EWP-WX1820H EWP-WX1840H-GL	No
WX3800H series	WX3820H WX3840H	EWP-WX3820H-GL EWP-WX3840H-GL	Yes
WX5800H series	WX5860H	EWP-WX5860H-GL	Yes

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Procedure

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enable local-first load sharing for link aggregation globally.

link-aggregation load-sharing mode local-first

By default, local-first load sharing is enabled globally.

Enabling link-aggregation traffic redirection

About link-aggregation traffic redirection

This feature operates on dynamic link aggregation groups. It redirects traffic on a Selected port to the remaining available Selected ports of an aggregation group if the port is shut down by using the shutdown command or the slot that hosts the port reboots.

NOTE:

The device does not redirect traffic to member ports that become Selected during the traffic redirection process.

This feature ensures zero packet loss for known unicast traffic, but does not protect unknown unicast traffic.

Restrictions and guidelines for link-aggregation traffic redirection

Link-aggregation traffic redirection applies only to dynamic link aggregation groups.

To prevent traffic interruption, enable link-aggregation traffic redirection at both ends of the aggregate link.

To prevent packet loss that might occur at a reboot, do not enable the spanning tree feature together with link-aggregation traffic redirection.

Link-aggregation traffic redirection does not operate correctly on an edge aggregate interface.

Enabling link-aggregation traffic redirection globally

1. Enter system view.

system-view

2. Enable link-aggregation traffic redirection globally.

link-aggregation lacp traffic-redirect-notification enable

By default, link-aggregation traffic redirection is disabled globally.

Display and maintenance commands for Ethernet link aggregation

Execute display commands in any view and reset commands in user view.

Task	Command
Display information about aggregate interfaces.	display interface [ bridge-aggregation [ interface-number ] ] [ brief [ description \| down ] ]
Display the local system ID.	display lacp system-id
Display the global or group-specific link-aggregation load sharing modes.	display link-aggregation load-sharing mode [ interface [ bridge-aggregation interface-number ] ]
Display detailed link aggregation information about link aggregation member ports.	display link-aggregation member-port [ interface-list ]
Display summary information about all aggregation groups.	display link-aggregation summary
Display detailed information about the specified aggregation groups.	display link-aggregation verbose [ bridge-aggregation [ interface-number ] ]
Clear statistics for the specified aggregate interfaces.	reset counters interface [ bridge-aggregation [ interface-number ] ]
Clear LACP statistics for the specified link aggregation member ports.	reset lacp statistics [ interface interface-list ]

Ethernet link aggregation configuration examples

Example: Configuring link aggregation on an IRF fabric

Network configuration

On the network shown in Figure 5, perform the following tasks:

· Set up an AC IRF fabric that contains AC 1 and AC 2.

· Configure a Layer 2 dynamic aggregate link between the IRF fabric and the switch.

Figure 5 Network diagram

Restrictions and guidelines

You must set up the IRF fabric before you configure link aggregation. This example only provides basic IRF configuration steps. For more information about IRF setup and its restrictions and guidelines, see High Availability Configuration Guide.

Do not configure the per-packet load sharing mode for the aggregate interface on the switch.

Procedure

1. Configure the switch:

# Create Layer 2 aggregate interface Bridge-Aggregation 1, and set the link aggregation mode to dynamic.

<Switch> system-view

[Switch] interface bridge-aggregation 1

[Switch-Bridge-Aggregation1] link-aggregation mode dynamic

[Switch-Bridge-Aggregation1] quit

# Assign GigabitEthernet 1/0/1 to aggregation group 1.

[Switch] interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port link-aggregation group 1

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] quit

# Assign GigabitEthernet 1/0/2 to aggregation group 1.

[Switch] interface gigabitethernet 1/0/2

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/2] port link-aggregation group 1

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/2] quit

# Enable link-aggregation traffic redirection globally.

[Switch] link-aggregation lacp traffic-redirect-notification enable

2. Configure AC 1:

# Bind GigabitEthernet 1/0/2 to IRF-port 1.

<AC1> system-view

[AC1] irf-port 1

[AC1-irf-port1] port group interface gigabitethernet 1/0/2

[AC1-irf-port1] quit

# Change the member priority of AC 1 to 2 for AC 1 to become the IRF master.

[AC1] irf member 1 priority 2

# Save the configuration and activate the IRF port configuration.

[AC1] save

The current configuration will be written to the device. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.cfg)[cfa0:/startup.cfg]

(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):

Validating file. Please wait...

Saved the current configuration to mainboard device successfully.

[AC1] irf-port-configuration active

3. Configure AC 2:

# Change the member ID of AC 2 to 2, and reboot the AC for the change to take effect.

<AC2> system-view

[AC2] irf member 1 renumber 2

Renumbering the member ID may result in configuration change or loss. Continue?[

Y/N]:y

[AC2] quit

<AC2> reboot

Start to check configuration with next startup configuration file, please wait..

.......DONE!

Current configuration may be lost after the reboot, save current configuration?

[Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.cfg)[cfa0:/startup.cfg]

(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):

cfa0:/startup.cfg exists, overwrite? [Y/N]:y

Validating file. Please wait...

Saved the current configuration to mainboard device successfully.

This command will reboot the device. Continue? [Y/N]:y

Now rebooting, please wait...

# Bind GigabitEthernet 2/0/2 to IRF-port 2.

<AC2> system-view

[AC2] irf-port 2

[AC2-irf-port2] port group interface gigabitethernet 2/0/2

[AC2-irf-port2] quit

# Save the configuration and activate the IRF port configuration.

[AC2] save

The current configuration will be written to the device. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.cfg)[cfa0:/startup.cfg]

(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):

Validating file. Please wait...

Saved the current configuration to mainboard device successfully.

[AC2] irf-port-configuration active

System is starting...

4. Configure the IRF fabric:

# Change the system name of the IRF fabric to IRF.

<AC1> system-view

[AC1] sysname IRF

# Change the descriptions of IRF member device 1 and IRF member device 2 to AC 1 and AC 2, respectively.

[IRF] irf member 1 description AC 1

[IRF] irf member 2 description AC 2

# Create Layer 2 aggregate interface Bridge-Aggregation 1, and set the link aggregation mode to dynamic.

[IRF] interface bridge-aggregation 1

[IRF-Bridge-Aggregation1] link-aggregation mode dynamic

# Enable LACP MAD.

[IRF-Bridge-Aggregation1] mad enable

[IRF-Bridge-Aggregation1] quit

# Enable link-aggregation traffic redirection globally.

[IRF] link-aggregation lacp traffic-redirect-notification enable

# Assign GigabitEthernet 1/0/1 to aggregation group 1.

[IRF] interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

[IRF-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port link-aggregation group 1

[IRF-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] quit

# Assign GigabitEthernet 2/0/1 to aggregation group 1.

[IRF] interface gigabitethernet 2/0/1

[IRF-GigabitEthernet2/0/1] port link-aggregation group 1

[IRF-GigabitEthernet2/0/1] quit

# Create VLAN 400, and assign IRF physical interfaces GigabitEthernet 1/0/2 and GigabitEthernet 2/0/2 to VLAN 400.

[IRF] vlan 400

[IRF-vlan400] port ten-gigabitethernet 1/0/2

[IRF-vlan400] port ten-gigabitethernet 2/0/2

[IRF-vlan400] quit

Verifying the configuration

# Verify that AC 1 is the master of the IRF fabric.

[IRF] display irf

Member ID Role Priority CPU MAC Description

*1 Master 2 50da-0051-2608 AC 1

+2 Standby 1 50da-0051-2670 AC 2

--------------------------------------------------

The asterisk (*) indicates the master.

The plus sign (+) indicates the device through which you are logged in.

The right angle bracket (>) indicates the device's stack capability is disabled.

Bridge MAC of the IRF: 50da-0051-2608

Auto upgrade : Enabled

MAC persistence : 6 min

Topo-domain ID : 0

Auto merge : Enabled

# Verify that the IRF physical interfaces are up.

[IRF] display irf link

Member ID Member Interfaces Status

1 GE1/0/2(ctrl&data) Up

2 GE2/0/2(ctrl&data) Up

# Verify that the member ports of link aggregation group 1 are up on the IRF fabric.

[IRF] display link-aggregation verbose

Loadsharing Type: Shar -- Loadsharing, NonS -- Non-Loadsharing

Port Status: S -- Selected, U -- Unselected, I -- Individual

Flags: A -- LACP_Activity, B -- LACP_Timeout, C -- Aggregation,

D -- Synchronization, E -- Collecting, F -- Distributing,

G -- Defaulted, H -- Expired

Aggregate Interface: Bridge-Aggregation1

Aggregation Mode: Dynamic

Loadsharing Type: Shar

System ID: 0x8000, 50da-0051-2608

Local:

Port Status Priority Oper-Key Flag

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GE1/0/1 S 32768 1 {ACDEF}

GE2/0/1 S 32768 1 {ACDEF}

Remote:

Actor Partner Priority Oper-Key SystemID Flag

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GE1/0/1 1 32768 1 0x8000, 3897-d633-f3c6 {ACDEF}

GE2/0/1 2 32768 1 0x8000, 3897-d633-f3c6 {ACDEF}

# Verify that the member ports of link aggregation group 1 are up on the switch.

[Switch] display link-aggregation verbose

Loadsharing Type: Shar -- Loadsharing, NonS -- Non-Loadsharing

Port Status: S -- Selected, U -- Unselected,

I -- Individual, * -- Management port

Flags: A -- LACP_Activity, B -- LACP_Timeout, C -- Aggregation,

D -- Synchronization, E -- Collecting, F -- Distributing,

G -- Defaulted, H -- Expired

Aggregate Interface: Bridge-Aggregation1

Aggregation Mode: Dynamic

Loadsharing Type: Shar

System ID: 0x8000, 3897-d633-f3c6

Local:

Port Status Priority Oper-Key Flag

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GE1/0/1 S 32768 1 {ACDEF}

GE1/0/2 S 32768 1 {ACDEF}

Remote:

Actor Partner Priority Oper-Key SystemID Flag

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GE1/0/1 2 32768 1 0x8000, 50da-0051-2608 {ACDEF}

GE1/0/2 31 32768 1 0x8000, 50da-0051-2608 {ACDEF}

05-Network Connectivity

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Attribute configuration

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Load sharing modes for link aggregation groups

Layer 2 aggregation group restrictions

Aggregation member port restrictions

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Configuration consistency requirements

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Setting the expected bandwidth for an aggregate interface

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Setting the global link-aggregation load sharing mode

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