Configuring A Static Port Trunk - IBM RackSwitch G8000 Application Manual

Configuring a Static Port Trunk

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In the following example, three ports are trunked between two switches.
Figure 9. Port Trunk Group Configuration Example
Trunk 3
2 9 16
1 11 18
Trunk 1
Prior to configuring each switch in this example, you must connect to the
appropriate switches as the administrator.
Note: For details about accessing and using any of the commands described in
this example, see the RackSwitch G8000 ISCLI Reference.
1. Follow these steps on the G8000:
a. Define a trunk group.
RS G8000(config)# portchannel 3 port 2,9,16
RS G8000(config)# portchannel 3 enable
b. Verify the configuration.
# show portchannel information
Examine the resulting information. If any settings are incorrect, make
appropriate changes.
2. Repeat the process on the other switch.
RS G8000(config)# portchannel 1 port 1,11,18
RS G8000(config)# portchannel 1 enable
3. Connect the switch ports that will be members in the trunk group.
Trunk group 3 (on the G8000) is now connected to trunk group 1 (on the other
switch).
Note: In this example, two G8000 switches are used. If a third-party device support-
ing link aggregation is used (such as Cisco routers and switches with Ether-
Channel technology or Sun's Quad Fast Ethernet Adapter), trunk groups on
the third-party device must be configured manually. Connection problems
could arise when using automatic trunk group negotiation on the third-party
device.
Trunk Group 3 combines
Ports 2, 9, and 16
Trunk Group 1 combines
Ports 1, 11, and 18
Chapter 9. Ports and Trunking
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