Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set this up:
Check Hardware Compatibility:
Ensure that your network adapters, cables, and switch support LACP. It looks like your HP 561T Ethernet adapters and Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch should support it, but it's always good to double-check.
Connect the Hardware:
Connect one port from each HP 561T Ethernet adapter to the Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch using compatible SFP+ cables.
Configure Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN:
Access the Mikrotik switch's web interface or command-line interface.
Create a new bonding interface and add the connected ports to it.
Set the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Configure Unraid:
Access the Unraid server's web interface.
Navigate to the network settings and configure the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Add the bonded interface and configure the IP settings as needed.
Verify the Configuration:
Check the status of the bonded interface on both Unraid and the Mikrotik switch.
Ensure that both ends show the ports as active and part of the bond.
Test the Configuration:
Transfer data between your Unraid NAS and Windows 11 PC to see if the LACP configuration is working as expected.
Monitor the performance and ensure that the data transfer is utilizing both links effectively.
Check Hardware Compatibility:
Ensure that your network adapters, cables, and switch support LACP. It looks like your HP 561T Ethernet adapters and Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch should support it, but it's always good to double-check.
Connect the Hardware:
Connect one port from each HP 561T Ethernet adapter to the Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch using compatible SFP+ cables.
Configure Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN:
Access the Mikrotik switch's web interface or command-line interface.
Create a new bonding interface and add the connected ports to it.
Set the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Configure Unraid:
Access the Unraid server's web interface.
Navigate to the network settings and configure the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Add the bonded interface and configure the IP settings as needed.
Verify the Configuration:
Check the status of the bonded interface on both Unraid and the Mikrotik switch.
Ensure that both ends show the ports as active and part of the bond.
Test the Configuration:
Transfer data between your Unraid NAS and Windows 11 PC to see if the LACP configuration is working as expected.
Monitor the performance and ensure that the data transfer is utilizing both links effectively.
Statistics: Posted by jennifer45 — Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:56 pm