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Figure 4-4-1 Link Aggregation
The Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) provides a standardized means for exchanging information between
Partner Systems that require high speed redundant links. Link aggregation lets you group up to eight consecutive ports
into a single dedicated connection. This feature can expand bandwidth to a device on the network. LACP operation
requires full-duplex mode, more detail information refer to the IEEE 802.3ad standard.
Port link aggregations can be used to increase the bandwidth of a network connection or to ensure fault recovery. Link
aggregation lets you group up to 8 consecutive ports into a single dedicated connection between any two the Switch or
other Layer 2 switches. However, before making any physical connections between devices, use the Link aggregation
Configuration menu to specify the link aggregation on the devices at both ends. When using a port link aggregation,
note that:
 The ports used in a link aggregation must all be of the same media type (RJ-45, 100 Mbps fiber).
 The ports that can be assigned to the same link aggregation have certain other restrictions (see below).
 Ports can only be assigned to one link aggregation.
 The ports at both ends of a connection must be configured as link aggregation ports.