diff --git a/source/clear-linux/guides/network/network-bonding.rst b/source/clear-linux/guides/network/network-bonding.rst index 8cde75cd..648e3e5a 100644 --- a/source/clear-linux/guides/network/network-bonding.rst +++ b/source/clear-linux/guides/network/network-bonding.rst @@ -15,8 +15,9 @@ The example demonstrates how to: * Enable jumbo frames to optimize large data transfers on the local network. -You may need to configure your NICs and network switch to support `802.3ad` -mode and jumbo frames. +Your NICs and network switch must support `802.3ad` mode and jumbo frames. The +example explains how to configure your NICs for both features. Your switch may +require additional configuration. See your switch documentation for details. .. note:: @@ -74,8 +75,8 @@ mode and jumbo frames. For best results, do not assign addresses or DHCP support to the individual NICs. - The `[Link]` setting enables jumbo frames of up to 9000 bytes. Your switch - may require additional configuration to support this setting. + The `MTUBytes` setting enables jumbo frames of up to 9000 bytes. Your + switch may require additional configuration to support this setting. #. Configure the bonded interface in a file named :file:`30-bond1.network`. @@ -99,8 +100,9 @@ mode and jumbo frames. `Address` contains an IP address that you assign to the logical interface. DHCP bonded interfaces are complex and outside the scope of this example. - `MTUBytes` must be the same on all slave interfaces and on the bonded - interface for successful operation. + `MTUBytes` must be set to 9000 on all slave interfaces and on the bonded + interface for successful jumbo frames operation. If `MTUBytes` is not the + same on all interfaces, then the lowest value is used. #. Apply the new network configuration with the command: @@ -108,7 +110,7 @@ mode and jumbo frames. sudo systemctl restart systemd-networkd - The `MTUBytes` settings do not take effect until you reboot or you explicitly + The `MTUBytes` settings do not take effect until you reboot or manually apply the settings with a utility such as `ifconfig`. .. _bonding: