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50 Using MLAG in Dell Networking N-Series Switches | version 1.5
This topology in Figure 34 is similar to the one shown in Figure 8 on page 16. The former topology replaces
N3024-2 and N3024-3 switches with S4810s, and N3024-4 and N3024-5 switches with N4032s to illustrate
compatibility of VLT with MLAG protocols. This particular scenario also provides a full-mesh 10 GbE solution.
The VLTi and peer link connections use 40 GbE interfaces.
Notes:
1. Other 10 GbE solutions include using all N4000 Series switches (MLAG only) or all S4810 switches (VLT
only) in the place of the S4810 and 4032F switches.
2. In a full mesh of MLAG-only peer switches (as shown in the two-tier example in Figure 8), each peer pair
must be in its own MLAG domain. However, with a full mesh of one MLAG peer pair and one VLT peer
pair, each pair is already in its own domain within its protocol. For this reason, both peer pairs may use
the same domain number if desired.
Enter the commands from section 9.2 for corresponding switches in the topology then cable the configuration
as shown in Table 8.
The attachment column on the left also contains configurations. Click the paperclip icon to expose the list of
attachments.
9.1 Physical Connectivity
After completing the configuration, physical connectivity between all six switches can be established. Table 8
serves as a guide for cabling the switches.
Physical Connectivity
Dell Networking N-Series Switches
Force10 S4810 switches
To Switch / Port
From Switch / Port
To Switch / Port
S4810-1 / te0/47
S4810-1 / te0/22
N4032F-2 / te1/0/1
S4810-2 / te0/47
S4810-1 / te0/23
N4032F-1 / te1/0/1
N4032F-2 / fo1/1/2
S4810-1 / fo0/56
S4810-2 / fo0/56
N3024-2 / te1/0/2
S4810-2 / te0/22
N4032F-2 / te1/0/2
N3024-2 / te1/0/1
S4810-2 / te0/23
N4032F-1 / te1/0/2