Huawei AR550 Series - Configuring Ethernet Link Aggregation

2.6 Configuring Ethernet Link Aggregation
This section describes how to configure Ethernet link aggregation.
2.6.1 Configuring Link Aggregation in Manual Load Balancing
Mode
Link aggregation implements load balancing, increases bandwidth, and improves transmission
reliability.
2.6.1.1 Creating an Eth-Trunk
Context
Eth-Trunks increase bandwidth and improve transmission reliability. You can configure Layer
2 and Layer 3 Eth-Trunks based on network applications.
Procedure
l Create a Layer 2 Eth-Trunk.
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
interface eth-trunk trunk-id
A Layer 2 Eth-Trunk is created.
By default, an Eth-Trunk works in Layer 2 mode.
l Create a Layer 3 Eth-Trunk.
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
interface eth-trunk trunk-id
A Layer 2 Eth-Trunk is created.
3. Run:
undo portswitch
The Eth-Trunk is configured to work in Layer 3 mode.
4. Run:
ip address ip-address { mask | mask-length } [ sub ]
An IP address is configured for the Layer 3 Eth-Trunk.
Huawei AR530&AR550 Series Industrial Switch Routers
Configuration Guide - Ethernet Switching
2 Link Aggregation Configuration
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