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Dynamic Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation Control
Protocol (LACP)
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows
the exchange of information with regard to the link
aggregation between the two members of aggregation.
This information will be packetized in Link Aggregation
Control Protocol Data Units (LACDUs). The trunk group
canbeconguredasanactiveorpassiveLACP.
Passive:
The port prefers to not transmit LACPDUs. The port
will only transmit LACPDUs when its counterpart uses
an active LACP (A preference not to speak unless
spoken to).
Active:
The port prefers to transmit LACPDUs, regardless of
whether its counterpart uses passive LACP or not (A
preference to speak regardless).