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

Click the Devices tab.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Click the blue plus button and select EtherChannel.

Step 5

(Optional) Enter a Logical Name.

Step 6

(Optional) Enter a description.

Step 7

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 8

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 9

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, Security Cloud Control removes the IP address of the member.

Step 10

Click Create.