When buying a layer 3 capable 10GbE switch, we usually see product obviously described as owning multiple advanced features like MLAG, IPv4/IPv6 and sFLOW. But many people don’t know what they refer to. This article will focus on MLAG networking to illustrate what is MLAG, MLAG configuration advantages, and how to implement MC-LAG networking with Ethernet switch.
Figure 1: S5800-48F4S 48 port SFP switch supports MC-LAG networking.
What Is MLAG Networking?
MC-LAG networking is a networking type achieved by MC-LAG technology. MLAG (MC-