HP 2512 - Manual
A configuration guide for the HP ProCurve Series 2500 switches focuses on implementing dynamic LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) trunking between multiple devices. The instructions cover essential topics like port redundancy, VLAN management, compatibility with protocols such as STP/IGMP, and prerequisites to prevent network loops. Key areas include setup requirements for active/passive roles in LACP configurations, verification of link statuses, and troubleshooting event logs to ensure proper trunk group assignments and operational stability.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Configuring Dynamic LACP Trunking Between Switches
- Page 2 – LACP Configuration Requirements and Warnings
- Page 3 – Switch Configuration Commands and Settings
- Page 4 – Verifying Link Aggregation Status
- Page 5 – LACP Status and Event Logging
- Page 6 – LACP Event Log Details
Dynamic LACP Trunking
Dynamic LACP Trunking
Dynamic LACP Trunking
Dynamic LACP Trunking
The example configurations below provide dynamic trunking between two HP Procurve Series 2500
Switches (Switch A and Switch B) using LACP (802.3ad) as the trunking protocol.
Another benefit, besides dynamic trunk formation, of an LACP trunk is port redundancy. If one of
the operational ports fails then one of the redundant "standby" ports becomes operational without
any user intervention.
To create a dynamic LACP trunk, configure ports at one end of the link to be LACP active - and
ensure that LACP is enabled at the other end.
Switch A is configured to provide six LACP active ports. Since the Series 2500 Switches support
one trunk group of up to four ports, the other two ports will be redundant "standby" ports.
Switch B is in its default configuration. As stated above for a dynamic LACP trunk, once one end of
the link is configured for LACP active, the only other requirement is that the port at the other end of
the link must have LACP enabled. Since the Series 2500 Switches have LACP enabled by default,
there is no need to modify Switch B from its default configuration.
This configuration example applies to the following products:
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J4812A HP Procurve Switch 2512
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J4813A HP Procurve Switch 2524
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- HP
- Model
- 2512
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Summary
Explains the configuration and diagram for establishing dynamic LACP trunking between Switch A and Switch B, focusing on port redundancy.
Important warnings, notes, and prerequisites for configuring LACP trunking, including default settings, VLAN behavior, and compatibility with STP/IGMP to prevent network loops.
Details the configuration commands and resulting settings for Switch A (hostname, interfaces, IP, VLAN) and Switch B's default LACP status.
