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Working with Link Aggregation
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Creating the Cluster.
Define the cluster object ("Creating a New Cluster" on page 93) using SmartDashboard. During the cluster
definition process, SmartDashboard automatically fetches the topology from the cluster members, including
the newly defined bond interfaces.
Upgrading an Existing Deployment
This section presents the procedures for upgrading an existing deployment to use Link Aggregation Load
Sharing. An existing deployment is one that contains previously defined cluster objects on existing hardware
platforms. You perform most procedures, including defining clusters objects and policies, using
SmartDashboard.
The process for converting an existing deployment to Link Aggregation Load Sharing consists of the
following procedures:
Tasks:
Removing IP Addresses from Slave Interfaces 141
Creating Interface Bond in Load Sharing Mode 141
Defining Slave Interfaces as Disconnected 142
Setting Critical Required Interfaces 142
Setting Affinities 143
Verifying that the Bond is Functioning Properly 144
Reconfiguring Topology 144
Removing IP Addresses from Slave Interfaces
Before you define an interface bond, make sure the slave (physical) interfaces do not have IP addresses:
1. Start the SecurePlatform configuration utility:
sysconfig
2. Select Network Connections.
3. For each interface to be enslaved:
a) Select Configure connection.
b) Select the relevant physical interface.
c) Select Remove IP from interface.
d) Return to Network Connections.
4. Exit the SecurePlatform configuration utility.
Creating Interface Bond in Load Sharing Mode
To create a new Interface Bond, perform the following steps on the VSX Gateway or all
cluster members:
1. From VSX gateway or cluster member command line, run sysconfig.
2. Select Network Connections.
3. Select Add new connection.
4. Select Bond.
5. Select each slave interface to be included in the bond, by entering the number corresponding to the
interface name.
Choose interfaces to be enslaved under the bond ('n' for next, 'e' to exit):
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1) [_]eth0 3) [x]eth2 5) [_]eth4 7) [_]eth6