Uses of LACP

LACPLACP is a useful bonded broadband tool for upgrading your link aggregation group (LAG).

There are network devices that have support for Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and this is helpful in preventing faults in the process of setting up link aggregation.

Dynamic LAGs leverage Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to monitor configurations between the two devices connected through link aggregation.

Some devices work with static LAGS but not dynamic ones with LACP.

Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is one of the IEEE standards. It enables devices to send Link Aggregation Control Protocol Data Units (LACPDUs) to one another to forge a connection via link aggregation.

With LACP, you have a tool to help avoid a prevalent problem when working on link aggregation: configuration errors in the LAG settings.

When the devices detect that they can't establish a link aggregation connection, they won't try to establish one. You will see that the link is down on the admin control panel.

An additional helpful benefit of LACP is when a member link ceases to send the LACPDUs. Perhaps because the cable has been unplugged, LAG automatically removes that link; this minimises packet loss.

You will need two devices that both support LACP to establish a dynamic LAG between them. It is recommended always to do this when you have two devices that support LACP.

Once you overcome the hurdle of setting it up, LACP is a powerful tool that could hugely benefit your business.