Where to implement Link Aggregation (LAG)

[kamaran]

So I have successfully implemented LAG between my NAS and attached switch, now if I were to connect that switch to another switch (which connects to my network streamer), do I need to implement/passthrough the LAG link on the other switch also?

bit confused

 

[thiggins]

If you want aggregated links between the two switches, yes. You'll need to set up a second LAG on the first switch to connect to the second.

 

[kamaran]

Thanks Tim,

so I have my NAS with cables connected to ports 1&2 of switch A and LAG implemented..

now do I need 2 cables connected between switch A & B ?

So lets say ports 7 & 8 on switch A connect to port 1&2 on Switch B, then I need to establish a LAG with the same name ? on port 1&2 of switch B?

 

[thiggins]

Correct. You will have two LAGs on Switch A, one on Switch B.

 

[kamaran]

So how do I name them?

NAS has LAG_1

Connected to switch A also with LAG_1

Switch A & B are connected with LAG_2?? Implemented on both?

 

[donglee]

Two LAG can can give you more bandwidth and loss you failure rate.

 

[Dreamslacker]

So how do I name them?

NAS has LAG_1

Connected to switch A also with LAG_1

Switch A & B are connected with LAG_2?? Implemented on both?

The descriptive names on both switches do not need to match up. They're there for you to differentiate between the LAGG groups when a switch unit is configured for more than 1 LAGG.