Interfaces System Network
FortiGate Version 4.0 Administration Guide
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When an interface is included in an aggregate interface, it is not listed on the System >
Network > Interface screen. You cannot configure the interface individually and it is not
available for inclusion in firewall policies, VIPs, IP pools, or routing.
Figure 59: Settings for an 802.3ad aggregate interface
To create an 802.3ad Aggregate interface
1 Go to System > Network > Interface.
2 Select Create New.
3 In the Name field, enter a name for the aggregated interface.
The interface name must be different from any other interface, zone or VDOM.
4 From the Type list, select 802.3ad Aggregate.
5 In the Available Interfaces list, select each interface that you want to include in the
aggregate interface and move it to the Selected Interfaces list.
6 If this interface operates in NAT/Route mode, you need to configure addressing for it.
For information about dynamic addressing, see:
• “Configuring DHCP on an interface” on page 130
• “Configuring an interface for PPPoE” on page 131
7 Configure other interface options as required.
8 Select OK.
Creating a redundant interface
You can combine two or more physical interfaces to provide link redundancy. This feature
allows you to connect to two or more switches to ensure connectivity in the event one
physical interface or the equipment on that interface fails.
Note: You can add an accelerated interface (FA2 interfaces) to an aggregate link, but you
will lose the acceleration. For example, if you aggregate two accelerated interfaces you will
get slower throughput than if the two interfaces were separate.
Note: FortiGate-5000 backplane interfaces have to be made visible before they can be
added to an aggregate or a redundant interface.
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