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84 Chapter 5 Configuring the XStack Storage
Figure 5-23 Example of Link Aggregation between the XStack Storage and a Gigabit Ethernet Switch
5.3.3.1 Creating LAGS and VLANs
By default, each physical data port on the XStack Storage corresponds to a LAG. For example:
 The default number of LAGs for the XStack Storage DSN-3200 is eight.
 The default number of LAGs for the XStack Storage DSN-3400 is one.
By default, each data port corresponds to the LAG port of the same number. For example, the
first LAG port (LAG 08000000) corresponds to Ethernet port 0 and to data port 0 on the
enclosure's back panel. Similarly, LAG 08000003 corresponds to Ethernet port 3 and to physical
data port 3.
Using the following procedure, you can change this mapping so that a LAG consists of more than
one physical port, depending on the requirements of the network (i.e., the more ports in the
LAG, the more bandwidth and more redundancy that is available). When you create LAGs, you
can indicate whether the LAG is to support a virtual LAN (VLAN). All XStack Storage models
support eight VLANs, one for each IP address. As you create LAGs, record the information in
Table D-3 on page 166.
1. In the Logical Resources tab, click the plus sign next to Target Resources.
2. Click the plus sign next to Network Entities.
3. Click LAG Resources.
4. Perform one of the following steps:
– On the Network menu, click Create LAG.
– Right-click and click Create LAG.