Users Guide

11–Marvell Teaming Services
Teaming Mechanisms
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Speeds Supported for Each Type of Team
The various link speeds that are supported for each type of team are listed in
Table 11-6. Mixed speed refers to the capability of teaming adapters that are
running at different link speeds.
Hot remove Yes
Link speed support Different speeds
Frame protocol All
Incoming packet management Switch
Outgoing packet management QLASP
Failover event Loss of link only
Failover time < 500ms
Fallback time
1.5s (approximate)
a
MAC address Same for all adapters
Multivendor teaming Yes
a
Make sure that Port Fast or Edge Port is enabled.
b
Some switches require matching link speeds to correctly negotiate between trunk connections.
Table 11-6. Link Speeds in Teaming
Type of Team Link Speed Traffic Direction Speed Support
SLB 10/100/1000/10000 Incoming and outgoing Mixed speed
FEC 100 Incoming and outgoing Same speed
GEC 1000 Incoming and outgoing Same speed
IEEE 802.3ad 10/100/1000/10000 Incoming and outgoing Mixed speed
Table 11-5. Teaming Attributes (Continued)
Feature Attribute