Introduction

Product concerned: SNS 1 and higher versions

Last update: December 2016

This document aims to guide Stormshield Network firewall administrators through the configuration and operation of the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), also known as IEEE802.3ad.

It will start by describing the protocol's operating principles and the hardware requirements for appliances. A typical LACP configuration between a Stormshield Network firewall and Cisco and HP switches will also be illustrated, along with troubleshooting information.