topic Re: MLXe and link aggregation 802.3ad in Data Center (MLX & CER/CES)

MLXe and link aggregation 802.3ad

aurfalien — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:28:35 GMT

Hello,

I was curious if any one knew wether my MLXe-8 supports link aggregation? I looked at the manual and logged into the switch itself and can't find any mention of it. Upon executing "link-" and tabbing for command completion, I don't see any mention of the "link-aggregate configure key" command that I am used to seeing in previous generation Foundry switches. I have no-route-only configured basically turning it into a layer 2 switch. This is a good deal worrisome so hopefully some one can shed some light.

Re: MLXe and link aggregation 802.3ad

aurfalien — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:59:38 GMT

Welp, a little follow up, I found this solution very odd. I performed the following commands from enable mode;

lag "ANX" static id 1

ports ethernet 5/1 to 5/4

primary-port 5/1

deploy

And it seems to be working. Although I'm totally unsure if this is correct and didn't see anything in the manual that I have.

BTW does any one have a good manual for the MLXe? Mine didn't have the lag command reference and I only guessed after tabbing for command completion to see what values were possible.

Re: MLXe and link aggregation 802.3ad

Michael_Morey — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:03:08 GMT

All Documentation is here:

https://supportdocs.extremenetworks.com/support/documentation/netiron-software-6-2-0/

LAG/LACP is mentioned in the Layer 2 Configuration guide:
https://documentation.extremenetworks.com/netiron/SW/62x/53-1005226-01_L2SwitchNetIron_6.2.0_CG_Sep2018.pdf - Page 23

Under: XMR Series and MLX Series Link Aggregation.

And yes, you configured the LAG correctly.

Thanks,

Re: MLXe and link aggregation 802.3ad

aurfalien — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:17:16 GMT

Truly golden, many thanks!!!