DefensePro User Guide
Device Network Configuration
Document ID: RDWR-DP-V0602_UG1201
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Using link aggregation, depending on the platform, you can define up to seven trunks. Up to eight
physical links can be aggregated into one trunk. In DefensePro, all trunk configurations are static. To
provide optimal distribution for different scenarios, the load sharing algorithm allows decisions
based on source or destination (or both) Layer 2 address (MAC), Layer 3 address (IP), and Layer 4
address (TCP/UDP port numbers). These parameters are used as input for a hashing function.
Notes
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Only connected ports (Link Up) operating in Full Duplex mode can be attached to a
trunk.
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You can define a management trunk (T-MNG) that includes only the management ports
(MNG-1 and MNG-2). The management ports cannot be a part of any other trunk. Using
the management trunk provides redundancy at the physical level for connectivity to the
management network. One link is active while the other is in backup mode. Failure of
the active link seamlessly activates the backup.
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A port belonging to a trunk cannot be copied to another port (copy port).
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Management ports that have preconfigured IP addresses cannot be assigned to a trunk.
Before attaching a physical port to a trunk, make sure that the port is not used in any
configuration (port mirroring, static forwarding).
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When a trunk is part of a protected segment definition, Port Operation in the Port Pairs
table must be set to Process mode for both directions of this segment.
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A trunk cannot be assigned with an IP address for management.
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Ports with internal bypass cannot be assigned into a trunk.
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It is not possible to set a port within a trunk as the Source or Destination of SSL
inspection.
Note:
When a port is added into a trunk, it receives the trunk operation status. When a port is
removed from a trunk, it maintains its operational status.
Note:
When a port is added into a trunk, the port receives the trunk operation status. When a
port is removed from a trunk, the port maintains its operational status.
To configure link aggregation
1. In the Configuration perspective Networking tab navigation pane, select Port Configuration >
Link Aggregation.
You can view the MAC address of each trunk and the ports bound to it in the Link Aggregation
Ports table.
2. To change a port assignment, double-click the corresponding row.
3. Configure the port assignment; and then, click OK. When a port is added into a trunk, it receives
the trunk operation status. When a port is removed from a trunk, it maintains its operational
status. When a trunk operational status is set to down, a port removed from the trunk keeps its
down status.
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