Configuring Ethernet Bonding

Applies to version(s): v3.2

Ethernet Bonding enables two Ethernet ports to be used as bonding pair. This ensures for a reliability of service. If the active prot becomes unusable the other port in the bonding pair os used to transport traffic.

To configure Ethernet Bonding:

1. Select Hosts) from the navigation panel.

2. Select a Host from the Hosts Configuration list.

3. Click the Status tab.

4. Select Reset Host Role.

5. A Role Configuration window is displayed.

• Set LAN/WAN role to the 2 Ethernet interfaces you want to bond.
• Click add bonding
  • The bonding pair is displayed below.
• Give a name to the bond.
• For each LAN/WAN select the associated interface for the bond
• Click continue
  

To verify the Ethernet Bond: 1. Select IP Interfaces from the navigation panel.

• The bond0 ports are shown.

2. Select the Status tab, followed by Ethernet Bondings.

• The bonding pair is shown for each host with its Bonding state.
• Select a Host to view more details

• An Ethernet bonding status window is displayed

3. Select the Ethernet Bondings tab.

List of Parameters

• Name
• Type
• Username
• Password
• Virtual port

Advanced Parameters

• LCP polling interval
• LCP maximum polling failure
• Overwrite global default gateway
• MTU
• MSS clamping