Add an EtherChannel Interface

Use the following procedure to add an EtherChannel to your FDM-managed device:

Note

If you want to immediately create another EtherChannel, check the Create another checkbox and then click Create.

Procedure

Step 1

In the navigation pane, click Inventory.

Step 2

Click the Devices tab.

Step 3

Click the FTD tab and select the device you want to add an EtherChannel to.

Step 4

In the Management pane located to the right, select Interfaces.

Step 5

Click the blue plus button and select EtherChannel.

Step 6

(Optional) Enter a Logical Name.

Step 7

(Optional) Enter a description.

Step 8

Enter the EtherChannel ID.

For Firepower 1010 series, enter a value between 1 and 8.

For the Firepower 2100, 3100, 4100, and 9300 series, enter a value between 1 and 48.

Step 9

Click the drop-down button for Link Aggregation Control Protocol and select one of the two options:

  • Active - Sends and receives LACP updates. An active EtherChannel can establish connectivity with either an active or a passive EtherChannel. You should use the active mode unless you need to minimize the amount of LACP traffic.

  • On - The EtherChannel is always on, and LACP is not used. An on EtherChannel can only establish a connection with another EtherChannel that is also configured to be on.

Step 10

Search for and select the interfaces you want to include in the EtherChannel as memebers. You must include at least one interface.

Warning: If you add an EtherChannel interface as a member and it already has an IP address configured, CDO removes the IP address of the member.

Step 11

Click Create.