Brocade Mobility Access Point System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 100)

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FIGURE 20 Port Channels - Basic Configuration tab
7. Set the following port channel Properties:
8. Use the Port Channel Load Balance drop-down menu within the Client Load Balancing field to
define whether port channel load balancing is conducted using a Source/Destination IP or a
Source/Destination MAC as criteria. Source/Destination IP is the default setting.
Description Enter a brief description for the port channel (64 characters maximum). The description should
reflect the port channel’s intended function.
Admin Status Select the Enabled radio button to define this port channel as active to the controller profile it
supports. Select the Disabled radio button to disable this port channel configuration within the
profile. It can be activated at any future time when needed. The default setting is disabled.
Speed Select the speed at which the port channel can receive and transmit the data. Select either 10
Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps. Select either of these options to establish a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps
data transfer rate for the selected half duplex or full duplex transmission over the port. These
options are not available if Auto is selected. Select Automatic to enable the port channel to
automatically exchange information about data transmission speed and duplex capabilities. Auto
negotiation is helpful when in an environment where different devices are connected and
disconnected on a regular basis. Automatic is the default setting.
Duplex Select either Half, Full or Automatic as the duplex option. Select Half duplex to send data over the
port channel, then immediately receive data from the same direction in which the data was
transmitted. Like a Full duplex transmission, a Half duplex transmission can carry data in both
directions, just not at the same time. Select Full duplex to transmit data to and from the port
channel at the same time. Using Full duplex, the port channel can send data while receiving data
as well. Select Automatic to enable to the access point to dynamically duplex as port channel
performance needs dictate. Automatic is the default setting.