7.6. Overview of Bonding Modes and the Required Settings on the Switch

The following table describes the required configuration that you must apply to the upstream switch depending on the bonding mode:

Table 7.1. Switch Configuration Settings Depending on the Bonding Modes
Bonding Mode	Configuration on the Switch
`0` - `balance-rr`	Requires static Etherchannel enabled (not LACP-negotiated)
`1` - `active-backup`	Requires autonomous ports
`2` - `balance-xor`	Requires static Etherchannel enabled (not LACP-negotiated)
`3` - `broadcast`	Requires static Etherchannel enabled (not LACP-negotiated)
`4` - `802.3ad`	Requires LACP-negotiated Etherchannel enabled
`5` - `balance-tlb`	Requires autonomous ports
`6` - `balance-alb`	Requires autonomous ports

For configuring these settings on your switch, see the switch documentation.

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