PowerEdge: Bonded Interfaces Do Not Come Online with Intel IPU E2100-CCQDA2

Summary: If a bond is created in Linux using the Intel Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) E2100-CCQDA2, the bond does not come online.

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Symptoms

When checking the bond interface status, it shows as DOWN.

nm-bond showing down after creating it with IPU ports
 
 
 

Cause

Bonds are not supported with Intel Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs).

Resolution

This is expected behavior, and bonds should not be used.

Affected Products

Intel PRO Family of Adapters

Products

PowerEdge R660, PowerEdge R660xs, PowerEdge R6615, PowerEdge R6625, PowerEdge R760, PowerEdge R760XA, PowerEdge R760xd2, PowerEdge R760xs, PowerEdge R7615, PowerEdge R7625, PowerEdge R860, PowerEdge R960
Article Properties
Article Number: 000221411
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 19 أيار 2026
Version:  5
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