Both 10/25 GbE interfaces (ens1f0np0 and ens1f1np1) must be physically connected to the customer data switches.

IEEE 802.3ad, also known as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) must be properly configured on each data switch port connected to the ASP 130 server interfaces ens1f0np0 and ens1f1np1.

The customer data switch ports assigned to the LACP group for ens1f0np0 and ens1f1np1 must be configured with the appropriate VLAN IDs and have IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging enabled.

Port Speed Consistency Requirement: Mixing port speeds is not supported. All server NIC ports must be connected exclusively to switch ports operating at the same speed (10 GbE or 25 GbE). Configurations that connect one NIC port to a 10 GbE switch port and another to a 25 GbE switch port are not supported.

Cabling and Transceiver Requirements: Proper cabling (fiber optic or Direct Attach Copper [DAC]) and compatible transceivers are required to operate the 10/25 GbE interfaces. These interfaces use the industry-standard Small Form-Factor Pluggable 28 (SFP28) form factor. Customers must select cables and transceivers that are supported and qualified by their respective network switch vendor. Refer to the switch vendor’s documentation for the approved SFP28 cables and transceivers to ensure compatibility and correct operation.

Dell R660xs A3/A31 Server must be running at a minimum firmware V2 when using 10/25GbE ports and LACP bonding. Failure to comply could result in LACP bonding malfunction.