LACP Bonding Network Configuration

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Last updated: Sept 30, 2024
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LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) is a protocol that supports the exchange of link aggregation information between two switches.

** MCM9000 supports VLAN configuration from version 6.0 onwards.

**Please ensure to configure the LACP Bonding on your network switch before proceeding further (In this example, LACP bonding for two (Primary and Backup) bonding is shown).

Follow the steps below to configure LACP Bonding on MCM9000.

  1. Navigate to Networks → Configuration, create network names (e.g., Bonding_1), fill in the details as shown below, and click on Submit.

LACP bonding network interface ID (bond0) is created.

 

2. Choose the physical interfaces you need for LACP bonding. Select the Bonding Interface (bond0) and Bonding Mode as Primary and click on Submit.

Choose another the physical interfaces you need for LACP bonding. Select the Bonding Interface (bond0) and Bonding Mode as Backup and click on Submit.

The LACP bonding interfaces are listed as shown below.

The network status of the LACP bonding could be monitored under Network → Status.

Trouble shooting steps when there LACP connection is unsuccessful

  1. LACP Configuration: Ensure the switch and server are both properly configured for LACP.

  1. Bonding Mode: Verify the LACP bonding mode is set correctly.IP Addressing: Verify the bonded interface has the correct IP and no conflicts.

  1. Firewall: Check for firewall rules blocking ICMP (ping) traffic.

  1. VLAN Configuration: Confirm correct VLAN settings if applicable.

  1. IP Addressing: Ensure the bonded interface has a single, correct IP address assigned.

  1. ARP Cache: Clear ARP tables on both the server and switch.

  1. MTU Mismatch: Ensure MTU sizes are consistent across the network path.