Creating an MLT using EDM

Create an MLT to form a link from the switch to another switch or server.

Procedure steps


Step Action

1

From the navigation tree, double-click VLAN.

2

In the VLAN tree, double-click MLT/LACP.

3

In the work area, click the Multi Link Trunks tab.

4

To select a trunk to create, click the trunk Id.

5

In the trunk row, double-click the cell in the Name column.

6

In the box, type a name for the MLT.

OR

Accept the default MLT name.

7

In the trunk row, double-click the cell in the PortMembers column.

8

From the list , select ports to add to the trunk.

9

Click Ok.

10

In the trunk row, double-click the cell in the Loadbalance(Mode) column.

11

From the list, select a load balancing mode.

12

In the trunk row, double-click the cell in the Enable column.

13

From the list, select a value—true to enable the MLT, or false to disable the MLT.

14

You can repeat steps 4 through 13 to create additional MLTs.

15

Click Apply.


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Variable Definitions

Variable Value
Id Specifies the number of the MLT (assigned consecutively). Displays the vlan based on port selected.
PortType Specifies the port type. Values include:
  • access
  • trunk
Name Specifies a unique alphanumeric identifier for the MLT.
PortMembers Specifies the switch or stack ports to assign to the MLT.
VlanIds Specifies the VLAN identifier. Displays the vlan based on port selected.
Loadbalance (Mode) Specifies the mode of load balancing. Options are basic and advanced.
Enable Enables (true) or disables (false) the MLT.
Attention

You cannot enable an MLT if trunk port members are enabled for LACP.