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4 Using MLAG in Dell Networks
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Executive Summary
Multi-switch Link Aggregation or MLAG is a feature that allows two Dell Networking switches to act as a
single switch, provides multiple paths across the network with benefits like:
Failover in cases of failed cables or switches
Increased bandwidth of up to double the bandwidth of a single switch
Elimination of port blocking as well as reconvergence delays of spanning tree
MLAGs are created by connecting a Dell Networking switch to another Dell Networking switch through
Peer-Link ports to create MLAG peers (the two connected switches). Other switches directly connected to
the MLAG peers are unaware that they are connecting to two switches. Two switches appear as a single
switch on the network.
All links in the MLAG can carry data traffic across many physically diverse topologies. In the case of a link
or switch failure, traffic continues to flow with minimal disruption. MLAG optimnizes availability and
bandwidth between attached devices in Dell’s Datacenter and Campus networking solutions.
The following Dell Networking N-series switches support MLAG and may be used in building the
configurations in this white paper:
N2024 N3024 N4032
N2024P N3024P N4032F
N2048 N3024F N4064
N2048P N3048 N4064F
N3048P