Configuring IRF link load sharing mode

An IRF port distributes traffic across its physical links.

By default, traffic is distributed automatically based on packet types, including Layer 2, IPv4, and IPv6. You can configure the IRF port to distribute traffic based on criteria including IP addresses, MAC addresses, and the combination of IP and MAC addresses. If the device does not support a criterion combination, the system displays an error message.

Configure the IRF link load sharing mode for IRF links in system view or IRF port view:

• In system view, the configuration is global and takes effect on all IRF ports.

• In IRF port view, the configuration is port specific and takes effect only on the specified IRF port.

An IRF port preferentially uses the port-specific load sharing mode. If no port-specific load sharing mode is available, the IRF port uses the global load sharing mode.

The IRF link load sharing mode takes effect on all types of packets, including unicast, multicast, and broadcast.