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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 10:52, 14 December 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Category:Wiki]]</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Category:Wiki]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">= Link Aggregation and LACP Modes Comparison =</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Link Aggregation is a technology used to combine multiple network interfaces into a single logical interface to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. Various modes are available for configuring Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), each providing different advantages based on network needs.</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== LACP 802.3ad ==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== LACP 802.3ad ==</div></td></tr> </table>

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<p>Created page with &quot;<a href="/index.php/Category:Wiki" title="Category:Wiki">Category:Wiki</a> = Link Aggregation and LACP Modes Comparison = Link Aggregation is a technology used to combine multiple network interfaces into a single logical interface to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. Various modes are available for configuring Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), each providing different advantages based on network needs. == LACP 802.3ad == LACP 802.3ad is the IEEE standard for Link Aggregation. It enables the dynamic creatio...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[Category:Wiki]]<br /> <br /> = Link Aggregation and LACP Modes Comparison =<br /> <br /> Link Aggregation is a technology used to combine multiple network interfaces into a single logical interface to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. Various modes are available for configuring Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), each providing different advantages based on network needs.<br /> <br /> == LACP 802.3ad ==<br /> <br /> LACP 802.3ad is the IEEE standard for Link Aggregation. It enables the dynamic creation of a link aggregation group (LAG) where multiple physical links are bundled together to form a logical link. LACP automatically manages the aggregation process, ensuring that the load is balanced across the links in the group.<br /> <br /> * Uses a negotiation process to establish aggregated links.<br /> * Compatible with IEEE 802.3ad standard.<br /> * Offers dynamic load balancing and fault tolerance.<br /> * Supports Active and Passive modes for LACP negotiation.<br /> * Enables failover if one of the links in the aggregation fails.<br /> <br /> == Balance-rr ==<br /> <br /> The `balance-rr` (Round Robin) mode is one of the common bonding methods used in Linux systems. It distributes outbound traffic evenly across all available network interfaces, with a simple round-robin scheduling algorithm.<br /> <br /> * Traffic is distributed evenly across all links in a sequential manner.<br /> * Suitable for environments where load distribution is a priority.<br /> * Offers no failover protection if one link goes down.<br /> * Not ideal for environments where packet order is critical, as round-robin distribution can result in packet reordering.<br /> <br /> == Balance-xor ==<br /> <br /> The `balance-xor` mode uses an XOR (exclusive OR) algorithm to determine how traffic is distributed across the links. It uses a combination of source and destination MAC addresses to determine the link that each packet will be sent over.<br /> <br /> * Provides load balancing based on hash calculations from the MAC addresses of source and destination.<br /> * Traffic distribution is deterministic and predictable.<br /> * Offers fault tolerance in the event of link failure.<br /> * However, if a large number of flows are directed to the same link, it can result in an unbalanced traffic distribution.<br /> <br /> == Balance-tlb ==<br /> <br /> The `balance-tlb` (Transmit Load Balancing) mode is a more advanced load balancing option compared to `balance-rr`. It performs load balancing at the transmit level while providing fault tolerance for receive traffic.<br /> <br /> * Traffic is load-balanced in a way that both transmit and receive traffic are distributed across all active links.<br /> * Can failover if one of the links fails.<br /> * Does not require LACP or special switch support.<br /> * A good option for improving outbound performance without requiring advanced configurations.<br /> <br /> == Balance-alb ==<br /> <br /> The `balance-alb` (Adaptive Load Balancing) mode improves upon the `balance-tlb` mode by adding support for adaptive load balancing. This mode automatically adapts to network traffic patterns and balances the load accordingly.<br /> <br /> * Supports both transmit and receive load balancing without the need for LACP.<br /> * Dynamic adjustment of traffic distribution based on the network traffic load.<br /> * Provides fault tolerance with automatic failover.<br /> * Suitable for environments where the network traffic varies dynamically.<br /> <br /> == Recapitulative Table ==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> ! Mode !! Description !! Key Features !! Fault Tolerance !! Load Balancing Method !! MAC Address Usage<br /> |-<br /> | LACP 802.3ad || Standard IEEE 802.3ad protocol for LACP || Dynamic link aggregation, compatible with LACP negotiation, failover || Yes || Dynamic, based on LACP negotiation || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | balance-rr || Round-robin load balancing || Even distribution of outbound traffic, simple to configure || No || Round-robin, sequential || No<br /> |-<br /> | balance-xor || XOR-based load balancing based on MAC addresses || Predictable, deterministic traffic distribution || Yes || XOR of source and destination MAC addresses || Yes<br /> |-<br /> | balance-tlb || Transmit Load Balancing with receive fault tolerance || Simple, no need for LACP, provides fault tolerance || Yes || Based on traffic volume || No<br /> |-<br /> | balance-alb || Adaptive Load Balancing with transmit and receive balancing || Adaptive traffic distribution based on traffic load, fault tolerance || Yes || Dynamic adjustment based on traffic load || No<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Useful Links ==<br /> <br /> * [IEEE 802.3ad Standard](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1384027) - Official document detailing the 802.3ad standard.<br /> * [Linux bonding driver documentation](https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt) - Detailed explanation of the bonding driver and modes in Linux.<br /> * [Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Overview](https://www.cio.com/article/28673/networking-understanding-lacp-and-its-benefits.html) - Overview of LACP technology and its benefits.<br /> * [Network Bonding Modes in Linux](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Bonding) - Arch Wiki article on various bonding modes in Linux.<br /> * [Linux Network Bonding Howto](https://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bonding-Driver-HOWTO.html) - Comprehensive guide on using the Linux bonding driver.</div>

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