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Updated network-bonding doc per review feedback.

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Signed-off-by: MCamp859 <mary.camp@ptiglobal.net>
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* 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:
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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`.
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