Both static link aggregation and LACP use the same algorithm. They use an XOR of the source and destination addresses.
The primary reason for using LACP is the ability to configure fail-over links for the link aggregation "trunk". With the 5224, you can configure up to 6 "trunks" with 4 ports each. If you were to use LACP, you could configure more than 4 ports in the "trunk" and the additional ports will stay in a standby mode until on of the active ports fails.
When using static link aggregation, if one of the ports fails, the switch will continue to load-balance with the remaining links. You will simply decrease your bandwidth.
GregG1
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May 26th, 2004 18:00
Both static link aggregation and LACP use the same algorithm. They use an XOR of the source and destination addresses.
The primary reason for using LACP is the ability to configure fail-over links for the link aggregation "trunk". With the 5224, you can configure up to 6 "trunks" with 4 ports each. If you were to use LACP, you could configure more than 4 ports in the "trunk" and the additional ports will stay in a standby mode until on of the active ports fails.
When using static link aggregation, if one of the ports fails, the switch will continue to load-balance with the remaining links. You will simply decrease your bandwidth.
umekoro
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June 4th, 2004 06:00
Regarding LACP & Static of Dell, may I understand that both of them work (compatible) with Cisco switch(ex Cat2950,3550） ?
GregG1
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June 8th, 2004 12:00
LACP groups on the Dell should be compatible with LACP groups on the Cisco switches.
Static groups on the Dell should be compatible with static (FEC/GEC) or PAgP groups on the Cisco switches.