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Creating an MLT with one device

When you create an MLT with one device, MultiLink Trunking Manager considers only the ports that are available on the one device. After you create an MLT on one device, you must also configure and connect the ports in the second device before enabling the MLT. You cannot configure an MLT on an isolated device.

To create a new MLT with one device selected:

  1. Select a device from the first (folder) level of the MultiLink Trunking Manager navigation pane.
    2. The Device table opens in the contents pane.
  2. Do one of the following:

The table below describes the items in the Insert MLT dialog box.


Item Description
Node
IP address of the first network device configured on the MLT.
Id
Unique identifier for the MLT, which is automatically assigned by MultiLink Trunking Manager.
Name
User-defined name of the node on the MLT.
Ports
Ports enabled on the MLT.
Type
One of the following types of MLT:
  • Access
  • Trunk
The default is Access.
VlanIds
VLAN IDs found on the device.

  1. In the Id text box, select the Id number for the MLT.
  2. In the Name text box, type the name of the MLT.
  3. In the Ports box, select the ports to be added to the MLT.
    4. Inactive ports appear dimmed in the Ports box.
  4. Select the MLT type option.
    5. The default is Access.
  5. In the VlanIds field, select the VLAN IDs that belong to the MLT port.
  6. Click Ok.
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