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DES-7200 Configuration Guide Chapter 3 Aggregate Port
Configuration
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3 Aggregate Port
Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure an aggregate port on DES-7200
devices.
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Understanding
Aggregate Port
Multiple physical links can be bound into a logical link, called an aggregate port
(hereinafter referred to as AP). DES-7200 devices provide the AP function that
complies with the IEEE802.3ad standard. This function can be used to expand
link bandwidth and improve reliability.
AP function supports traffic balancing that evenly allocating the traffic to every
member link. AP function also supports link backup. When a link member in an
AP is disconnected, the system will automatically allocate the traffic of the
member link to other active member links in the AP, except for the broadcast or
multicast packets it received.
Typical AP configurations
Each AP includes up to 8 member ports.