How to create Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) on Dell Networking PowerConnect Switches
Summary: Dell PowerConnect LAG, Dell PowerConnect link aggregation, Dell PowerConnect how to set up LAG, How to set up port channel
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This article shows how Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) are implemented on Dell Networking Switches.
Table of Contents
1. Options for LAG Port Channel Type
2. How to configure Static LAG Port Channel
3. How to Verify the Port Channel Status
4. How to configure a (Dynamic) LAG Port Channel using LACP
5. How to configure LAG Port Channel from the Web GUI
Options for LAG Port Channel Type
- Static
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
How to configure Static LAG Port Channel
| Command |
Purpose |
| console# configure |
Enter configuration mode. |
| console(config)# interface range gi1/0/1-4 |
Enter interface-range configuration mode by entering the range of interfaces to be configured. Range command is optional. |
| console(config-if)# channel-group 1 mode on |
Assign Group and mode static. This creates port-channel 1 as static LAG. The number is only relevant to this specific switch. Although it best practice to match the number on the corresponding switch for ease of management. |
| console(config-if)# end |
Exit configure mode. |
| console# copy running-config startup-config |
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file. |
How to verify the Port Channel Status
console# show interfaces port-channel 1
How to configure a (Dynamic) LAG Port Channel using LACP
| Command |
Purpose |
| console# configure |
Enter configuration mode. |
| console(config)# interface range gi1/0/1-4 |
Enter interface-range configuration mode by entering the range of interfaces to be configured. Range command is optional. |
| console(config-if)# channel-group 1 mode active |
Assign Group and mode active. |
| console(config-if)# end |
Exit configure mode. |
| console# copy running-config startup-config |
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file. |
How to configure LAG Port Channel from the Web GUI
To display the LAG Membership page, click Switching / Link Aggregation / LAG Membership in the navigation panel.
Adding a Port to a Static LAG
To add a static LAG member:
1 Open the LAG Membership page.
2 Click in the LAG row under the specific port number column to toggle the port to the desired LAG number or type the desired number in the box.
The LAG number displays for that port. The LAG number increases each
time you click until the number reaches the maximum LAG number and
then returns to blank (no LAG assigned).
3 Click Apply
The port is assigned to the selected LAG, and the device is updated.
Adding a LAG Port to a Dynamic LAG by Using LACP
To add a dynamic LAG member:
1 Open the LAG Membership page.
2 Click in the LACP row under the specific port number column to toggle the desired LAG port to " L ".
The port must be assigned to a LAG before it can be aggregated to an LACP.
3 Click Apply.
The LAG port is added as a dynamic LAG member to the selected LAG.
Clicking "Apply" saves to running-config only. To save to startup-config click diskette icon at the top right of the page or System/File Management/Copy Files. Toggle "Copy Configuration" source = running config destination = startup config. Click "Apply".
Configuration options provided are validated using firmware version 5.1.6.3. Depending on the firmware version installed you may see slight differences in the command options.
Affected Products
PowerSwitch N3000 Series, PowerConnect 3524P, PowerConnect 3548, PowerConnect 3548P, PowerConnect 5524, PowerConnect 5524P, PowerConnect 5548, PowerConnect 5548p, PowerConnect 6224, PowerConnect 6224F, PowerConnect 6224P, PowerConnect 6248
, PowerConnect 6248P, PowerConnect 7024F, PowerConnect 7024P, PowerConnect 7048, PowerConnect 7048P, PowerConnect 7048R, PowerConnect 8024, PowerConnect 8100 Series, PowerConnect M6220, PowerConnect M6348, PowerConnect M8024, PowerConnect M8024-K
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000121857
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024
Version: 4
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