Dell N3024, N2048 manual Supported Topologies, Topological parameter Supported options

3Supported Topologies

MLAGs topologies contain several options. They can be a single layer (only one pair of MLAG peer switches) or two layers (two pair of MLAG peer switches).

Each MLAG domain can have anywhere from 1 to 8 partner switches. The peer-link between peers can have anywhere from 1 to 8 active interfaces to create the link. Given these variables, there are dozens of ways to setup an MLAG. Table 2 lists all supported topology options.

Topological parameter	Supported options
# of peer switches per MLAG	2
# of layers	1 or 2
# of partner switches	1 to 8 per MLAG
# of peer-links between peers	1 to 8 active per MLAG (up to 8 more inactive)

Table 2 Optional parameters for an MLAG topology

Figure 3 shows just a few examples of MLAG topologies that can be built using the MLAG feature. The red lines show the peer-lnks between the primary and secondary peer switches.

1 partner switch

3 partner switches

2 tier

(2 layer, full mesh)

2 partner switches

VLTi

VLTi

Figure 3 Examples of MLAG topologies

8 Using MLAG in Dell Networks

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2 layer (MLAG and VLT)