31
Enabling Link Aggregation
In Avid NEXIS v7.0 and higher, you can enable link aggregation (also called redundant networking, NIC teaming,
link bundling, or port trunking) on the Controllers in an Engine or Avid NEXIS | SDA. LACP is supported in
systems with one or two Controllers, but if two Controllers are present, it is enabled on both. The Ethernet ports
on all installed Controllers must be connected to one or more supported switches.
The Avid NEXIS implementation follows the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) standard.
In a multi-Engine configuration, or a configuration with an Avid NEXIS | SDA, you enable LACP on each Engine
and the System Director Appliance individually, in any order. Furthermore, you can choose which chassis have
LACP enabled. For instance, you can enable LACP only on the Engine running the System Director (or the
System Director Appliance), or on all Engines (and the System Director Appliance), or any combination, based on
your needs.
Link aggregation is not supported on Avid NEXIS | PRO or Avid NEXIS E2 | SSD.
n
Enabling link aggregation is a disruptive process that involves steps on both the switch (or switches) and the
NEXIS, causing loss of connection. Therefore Avid recommends enabling LACP during initial system setup and
configuration, or during a maintenance window, and connecting a computer to the Management Port on the
target Engine or SDA to maintain access.
c
Do not connect cables to the other network ports until LACP is enabled on both the switch and the Avid
NEXIS system!
To enable link aggregation:
1. Enable link aggregation on the connected switch or switches. For more information, see the Avid NEXIS
Network and Switch Guide.
c
The switch will lose connectivity to the NEXIS system until LACP is enabled on Avid NEXIS and the cables
are connected.
2. Connect a computer to the Avid NEXIS Engine or SDA via the Management Port.
3. On the computer connected to the Engine or SDA, open the Agent page. (For more information, see the Avid
NEXIS Administration Guide.)
4. Click the CONFIGURE tab.
5. In the Data Interfaces section, check the box for Link Aggregation.
6. A dialog box opens, warning you to perform the steps only in the supported order. If everything is ready, click
OK to continue.
7. Click Submit.
8. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.
When the Engine or SDA restarts, link aggregation is enabled on the network ports on all installed controllers.
If an error occurs with the LACP configuration, a status message is displayed in the Agent; see “STATUS
Tab” on page 119.
9. Connect cables from both NIC ports on the Controllers to the LACP-enabled switch. See the Avid NEXIS
Setup and Maintenance Guide for example LACP cable configurations.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 9 on all chassis (Engines or SDA) on which you want LACP enabled.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
