Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN LACP configuration Help

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I have created an Unraid based NAS build with the below components:
NAS Build Spec:
HP 800 G4 SFF with PCIE 3.0 nvme interface for ssd
Intel® Core™ i5-9500 CPU @ 3.00GHz
16 GiB DDR4 RAM
HP 561T Ethernet adapter
OS - Unraid version 6.12.6
1TB PCIE 4.0 NVME SSD (will add further storage later - now is for test)

My PC Build spec:
Asus TUF Gaming X670E
AMD Ryzen 7950X
64GB Gskill DDR5 Ram
HP 561T Ethernet adapter
1TB PCIE 4.0 SSD

Both the above builds are connected via a single CAT 6A cable through their respective HP 561T Ethernet adapters

when I transfer data which includes .jpeg or .mp4 the transfer to & from caps at 800-900 MB/s I am getting.
when i transfer for example an iso file it also transfers steadily at 700-900 MB/s

The network adapter at unraid console shows network interface transfer data between 3gbps to 7.6gbps

Now here’s what I need help with:

I have an extra port on each HP 561T Ethernet adapters and I have a spare Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN with 4 sfp+ to connect to each ethernet cable, I want to explore the option of LACP via Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN

I have managed to create the bonding on my Windows 11 pc following this https://github.com/gsuberland/lbfo_win10/issues/1#issuecomment-833897076

PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-NetLbfoTeam


Name : 20G-PC-NAS-Team
Members : {Ethernet 3, Ethernet 4}
TeamNics : 20G-PC-NAS-Team
TeamingMode : Lacp
LoadBalancingAlgorithm : Dynamic
LacpTimer : Fast
Status : Down


And,

I have followed the Mikrotik guide to create typical setup for Link Aggregation - But I am not able to go anywhere further.

Did the reset with no config and created 2x Bondings (PC & NAS) but no luck further.

The interface monitor shows 1 port inactive (tested & swapped cable/sfp but nothing wrong in it)

[admin Mikrotiklinterface bonding monitor
mode: 802- 3ad LTind] ]
active-ports: sfp-sfpplusl 802.3ad sEp-sfpplus3 sfp-sfpplus2
inactive-ports: lacp-systemid: ***************
lacp-system-priority: 65535 lacp-partner-system-id: 1******************
[e quit|D dump|c-z pausel
SIL
CEpplus4

Please I need help in this regards

Thanks in anticipation

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Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set this up:

Check Hardware Compatibility:
Ensure that your network adapters, cables, and switch support LACP. It looks like your HP 561T Ethernet adapters and Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch should support it, but it’s always good to double-check.

Connect the Hardware:
Connect one port from each HP 561T Ethernet adapter to the Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN switch using compatible SFP+ cables.

Configure Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN:

Access the Mikrotik switch’s web interface or command-line interface.
Create a new bonding interface and add the connected ports to it.
Set the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Configure Unraid:

Access the Unraid server’s web interface.
Navigate to the network settings and configure the bonding mode to 802.3ad (LACP).
Add the bonded interface and configure the IP settings as needed.
Verify the Configuration:

Check the status of the bonded interface on both Unraid and the Mikrotik switch.
Ensure that both ends show the ports as active and part of the bond.
Test the Configuration:

Transfer data between your Unraid NAS and Windows 11 PC to see if the LACP configuration is working as expected.
Monitor the performance and ensure that the data transfer is utilizing both links effectively.