Chapter 6
Configuring EtherChannel
Configuring EtherChannel
These sections describe how to configure EtherChannel:
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Configuring an EtherChannel
To configure EtherChannel on a group of Ethernet ports, perform this task in privileged mode:
Task
Configure the EtherChannel on the desired ports. set port channel mod/ports... [admin_group]
This example shows how to configure a seven-port EtherChannel in a new administrative group:
Console> (enable) set port channel 2/2-8 mode desirable
Ports 2/2-8 left admin_group 1.
Ports 2/2-8 joined admin_group 2.
Console> (enable)
Setting the EtherChannel Port Mode
To set a port's EtherChannel mode, perform this task in privileged mode:
Task
Set a port's EtherChannel mode.
This example shows how to set port 2/1 to auto mode:
Console> (enable) set port channel 2/1 mode auto
Ports 2/1 channel mode set to auto.
Console> (enable)
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Configuring an EtherChannel, page 6-5
Setting the EtherChannel Port Mode, page 6-5
Setting the EtherChannel Port Path Cost, page 6-6
Setting the EtherChannel VLAN Cost, page 6-6
Configuring EtherChannel Frame Distribution, page 6-8
Displaying EtherChannel Traffic Utilization, page 6-8
Displaying Outgoing Ports for a Specified Address or Layer 4 Port Number, page 6-8
Disabling an EtherChannel, page 6-9
Command
set port channel mod/port mode
{on | off | desirable | auto} [silent | non-silent]
Command
set port channel mod/ports... [admin_group]
set port channel mod/port mode
{on | off | desirable | auto} [silent | non-silent]
Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide—Releases 6.3 and 6.4
Configuring EtherChannel
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