What happens if the two ends of a static LACP configuration have the same LACP system priority?

In scenarios where both ends of a static Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) configuration have the same LACP system priority, the decision regarding which end becomes the Active side is determined by the MAC address of each device. LACP uses the system priority as the primary criterion for determining which side takes active control of the LAG (Link Aggregation Group), but when that priority is equal on both ends, the next factor considered is the MAC address.

When the system priorities are the same, the device with the higher MAC address will take the Active role in the LACP configuration. This mechanism ensures there's a clear leader chosen for the aggregation, which helps in maintaining a stable and predictable network configuration.

It is essential to indicate that if the MAC addresses were identical, which would be an extremely rare case and technically problematic in a typical network setup, it could lead to confusion in determining the active role. However, under normal circumstances with distinct MAC addresses, the side with the larger address will properly function as the Active side, keeping the communication organized and efficient.

The other options do not accurately reflect the behavior of LACP in this scenario. The connection does not inherently fail simply because of identical system priorities, nor does this situation lead to both sides claiming