Addendum

Mode Function
passive An interface is not in an active negotiating state in this
mode. LACP runs on any link configured in the passive state.
Ports in a passive state respond to negotiation requests from
other ports that are in active states. Ports in a passive state
respond to LACP packets
off An interface cannot be part of a dynamic port channel in off
mode. LACP does not run on a port configured in off mode.
port-channel-protocol lacp
Enable LACP on any LAN port.
Syntax
port-channel-protocol lacp
To disable LACP on a LAN port, use the no port-channel-protocol lacp
command.
Command
Modes
INTERFACE
Command
History
Version 9.2(0.0) Introduced on the M I/O Aggregator. This command is
supported in Programmable-Mux (PMUX) mode only.
Version 8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Example
Dell(conf)#interface TenGigabitethernet 3/15
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/15)#no shutdown
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/15)#port-channel-protocol lacp
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/15-lacp)#port-channel 32 mode active
...
Dell(conf)#interface TenGigabitethernet 3/16
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/16)#no shutdown
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/16)#port-channel-protocol lacp
Dell(conf-if-tengig-3/16-lacp)#port-channel 32 mode active
Related
Commands
show lacp — displays the LACP information.
show interfaces port-channel — displays information on configured Port Channel
groups.
Configuration Tasks for Port Channel Interfaces
To configure a port channel (LAG), use the commands similar to those found in physical interfaces. By
default, no port channels are configured in the startup configuration.
These are the mandatory and optional configuration tasks:
• Creating a Port Channel (mandatory)
• Adding a Physical Interface to a Port Channel (mandatory)
• Reassigning an Interface to a New Port Channel (optional)
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
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