Port trunking, Configuring port trunking – QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure User Manual
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Important
The VLAN ID must be between 1 and 4094.
6. Specify a description for the VLAN.
7. Select one of the following options.
Option
Steps
Automatically obtain the IP address using DHCP
Select Obtain IP address settings automatically
via DHCP.
Use a static IP address
a. Select Use static IP address
b. Specify a fixed IP address.
c. Select a subnet mask.
d. Specify the default gateway.
8. Click Apply.
Port Trunking
Port trunking combines two or more Ethernet interfaces for increased bandwidth, load balancing and fault
tolerance (failover). Load balancing is a feature that distributes workloads evenly across multiple Ethernet
interfaces for higher redundancy. Failover ensures that a network connection remains available even if a
port fails.
Configuring Port Trunking
Important
Before configuring Port Trunking, ensure at least two network interfaces are connected to
the same switch.
1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Network & Virtual Switch .
The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.
2. Go to Network > Interfaces .
3. Click Port Trunking.
The Port Trunking window opens.
4. Click Add.
The Port Trunking (Add) window opens.
5. Select two or more network interfaces to add to the trunking group.
6. Click Next.
7. Select a switch type.
8. Click Next.
9. Select a trunking mode.
Important
Some port trunking modes must be supported by your network switches. Selecting an
unsupported mode may affect network performance or cause the network interface to freeze.
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