Fixed port bond mode is the default configuration for the 10/25-GbE ports.
| Callout | Which ports are bonded |
|---|---|
| C | Ports 1 and 3 are bonded together for the Client Network, if this network is used. |
| G | Ports 2 and 4 are bonded together for the Grid Network. |
When using Fixed port bond mode, the ports can be bonded using active-backup mode or Link Aggregation Control Protocol mode (LACP 802.3ad).
In active-backup mode (default), only one port is active at a time. If the active port fails, its backup port automatically provides a failover connection. Port 4 provides a backup path for port 2 (Grid Network), and port 3 provides a backup path for port 1 (Client Network).
In LACP mode, each pair of ports forms a logical channel between the controller and the network, allowing for higher throughput. If one port fails, the other port provides a failover connection. Throughput is reduced, but connectivity is not impacted.
Note: If you do not need redundant connections, you can use only one port for each network. However, be aware that an alarm will be raised in the Grid Management Interface after StorageGRID Webscale is installed, indicating that a cable is unplugged. You can safely acknowledge this alarm to clear it.