RE: How to configure a 2nd Enthernet port to a 2nd Eternet Switch for Load balancing/fail over

Jim,

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/ssw_ibm_i_73/rzajy/rzajylinkagg.htm

Thanks for that link.
The diagram was very helpful.
So only one interface and line description are used.
No changes to the interface, only to the line description.

AGGPCY (Aggregate policy) would be set to either *ETHCHL or *LNKAGG (Not sure which method at this point)
AGGRSCL (Aggregated resource list) would contain the resource names CMN01, CMN02.

One key question.
The link prerequisites states that this solution is only valid everything is going to one/same switch.
" All of the ports must be connected to the same link partner (switch)."
My intended solution is going to a 2nd switch.

Is there a different configuration if a 2nd switch is involved?

Paul

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From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Oberholtzer
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Subject: RE: How to configure a 2nd Enthernet port to a 2nd Eternet Switch for Load balancing/fail over

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/ssw_ibm_i_73/rzajy/rzajylinkagg.htm





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Subject: How to configure a 2nd Enthernet port to a 2nd Eternet Switch for Load balancing/fail over

I'm looking for a resource (pdf/link) on how to configure a 2nd Ethernet port to a 2nd Ethernet Switch for Load balancing/fail over.
The goal is to provide a higher level of redundancy for if either the 5899 PCI port or the Ethernet switch would fail.
The 2nd port would be connected to a 2nd switch.

I need the details for both the Interface and line description, and any other TCP/IP config changes (default routes, static routes, etc), if needed.

Thank You
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