At ADS Consulting Group, we’re always looking for ways to improve network performance and reliability. One great way to do that is by using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)—also known as LACP truncking.
What Is LACP?
LACP lets you combine two or more physical network links into one logical connection. For example, if you have two 1 Gbps WAN lines, LACP can bond them into a single 2 Gbps connection.
This setup is proper for:
· More bandwidth
· Better fault tolerance
· Simpler network management
Why Use It?
1. More Speed
Want to increase the bandwidth between switches from 10 Gbps to 20 Gbps? Trunk two 10 Gbps ports with LACP. It’s a simple way to increase bandwidth without upgrading your hardware.
2. Redundancy
If one link goes down, the others keep running. When the failed link comes back up, it automatically rejoins. This helps keep your network up, even when there are problems.
3. Ideal for WAN Links
Wide area connections aren’t always stable. LACP adds reliability by letting you run multiple links in parallel with failover protection.
When to Use It
LACP is a good option if:
· You want more bandwidth between network switches
· You need better uptime for remote office connections
· You’re using Ethernet Private Line (EPL) circuits and want to bond them
Need Help?
If you’d like help setting up LACP, email us at info@adscon.com. We’d be happy to assist. And if you liked this content, hit the like and subscribe buttons—it really helps support the channel.
Thanks for reading, and stay safe out there!