What is the default mode for LACP?

Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is a part of the IEEE 802.3ad specification and is used to combine multiple network connections in parallel to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. When configuring LACP, there are two modes that can be set: active and passive.

In passive mode, the port will only respond to LACP packets that it receives from other devices, without actively trying to initiate the negotiation process. This means that the port will remain silent and listen for LACP packets, conserving bandwidth while still remaining capable of joining an aggregation if another device initiates the LACP negotiation.

Since the question asks for the default mode for LACP, it is significant to understand that devices configured for LACP typically default to passive mode, which allows for compatibility with other devices that may be configured in either active or passive mode. By defaulting to passive, the design prioritizes a non-intrusive approach to network management, ensuring that if both connected devices support LACP, they can negotiate properly.

The other modes mentioned, such as active mode, auto mode, and on mode, serve different functions and behaviors in LACP configuration. Active mode would initiate LACP negotiation actively, which is not the default behavior. Auto mode is not a