Link Aggregation Control Protocol

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Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is a network protocol that dynamically combines multiple physical Ethernet links into a single logical channel to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy between devices.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf link aggregation protocol
network protocol
abbreviation LACP
alternativeTo static link aggregation
benefit fault tolerance
higher aggregate throughput
increased availability
simplified logical link management
category Ethernet technology NERFINISHED
LAN protocol
definedInStandard IEEE 802.1AX NERFINISHED
encapsulation Ethernet frame
fastPeriodicInterval 1 second
fullNameOfMessageType Link Aggregation Control Protocol Data Unit NERFINISHED
layer Data Link Layer
messageType LACPDU
mode active
passive
multicastDestinationMAC 01-80-C2-00-00-02
notProvide frame reordering across links
per-flow bandwidth guarantee
originallyDefinedInStandard IEEE 802.3ad NERFINISHED
OSIlayer Layer 2
purpose dynamically bundle multiple physical links into a single logical link
improve link resiliency
increase available bandwidth between devices
negotiate link aggregation between devices
provide link redundancy
relatedStandard IEEE 802.1D NERFINISHED
IEEE 802.1Q NERFINISHED
requires full-duplex links
point-to-point links
same speed on all member links
slowPeriodicInterval 30 seconds
supportsFeature automatic addition of recovered links to aggregation
automatic detection of link failures
automatic removal of failed links from aggregation
duplex consistency checking
load sharing across member links
loop prevention within aggregation group
speed consistency checking
usedBetween Ethernet switches NERFINISHED
switch and router
switch and server
usesAcronym LAG
usesConcept actor
aggregation key
aggregator
link aggregation group
partner
port ID
port channel
port priority
system ID
system priority
usesTimer fast periodic timer
slow periodic timer

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IEEE 802.1AX defines Link Aggregation Control Protocol