Understanding Etherchannels - Cisco Catalyst 2975 Software Configuration Manual

Understanding EtherChannels

Understanding EtherChannels
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EtherChannel Overview
An EtherChannel consists of individual Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet links bundled into a single
logical link as shown in
Figure 37-1
Catalyst 2975 Switch Software Configuration Guide
37-2
EtherChannel Overview, page 37-2
Port-Channel Interfaces, page 37-4
Port Aggregation Protocol, page 37-5
Link Aggregation Control Protocol, page 37-7
EtherChannel On Mode, page 37-8
Load Balancing and Forwarding Methods, page 37-8
EtherChannel and Switch Stacks, page 37-10
Figure
Typical EtherChannel Configuration
Catalyst 8500
series switch
Gigabit EtherChannel
1000BASE-X
10/100
Switched
links
Workstations
Chapter 37
37-1.
1000BASE-X
10/100
Switched
links
Workstations
Configuring EtherChannels and Link-State Tracking
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