Aggregating Ports
Defining LAG Settings
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STEP 4 Click Apply. The LAG membership is defined, and the device is updated.
Defining LAG Settings
Link Aggregated Groups optimize port usage by linking a group of ports together 
to form a single aggregated group. Link aggregated groups multiply the 
bandwidth between the devices, increase port flexibility, and provide link 
redundancy. 
The 
LAG Settings Page
 contains fields for configuring parameters for configured 
LAGs. The device supports up to eight ports per LAG, and eight LAGs per system.
The 
LAG Settings Page
 varies, depending on whether the device is in Layer 2 or 
Layer 3 mode (definable on the device through the CLI interface).
Layer 2 devices support Private VLAN Edge, which can be enabled for specific 
LAGs on the 
Edit LAG Settings Page
.
STEP 1 Click Bridging > Port Management > LAG Settings. The 
LAG Settings Page
 opens:
LAG Settings Page 
The 
LAG Settings Page
 contains the following fields: