VRF under HPE are called vpn-instance, I still call them VRF because working with some disinterested colleagues … they constantly confuse a vpn-instance from a vpn IPSec. Another reason why I call it VRF is because when I started this job I was only dealing with Cisco devices and the VRF initials remained in my heart. Uhm and it is …
LACP on ARUBA
to conf a dynamic bridge-aggregation with LACP as load balancing protocol, do this: 1/A* interfaces are x4 10G Ports module, but you can build a trunk with any ports. Remember also, if your port-channel has to pass VLAN tagged, config Aruba VLANs by tagging the trunk interface and not the single port of the aggregated link. The native vlan always …
Cisco Catalyst vs HPE 5700 Link Aggregation
When you try to connect via Port Channeling Catalyst and HPE switches you should choose the same Link Aggregation protocol. HPE speak LACP, Cisco as a native language speaks PAGP but gets along well with LACP. To activate LACP under Cisco interface you have to usechannel-group [n] mode active command. HPE use instead link-aggregation mode dynamic under Bridge-Aggregation interface. bye! …