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Configuring PortChannels
PortChannels refer to the aggregation of multiple physical interfaces into one logical interface to provide
higher aggregated bandwidth, load balancing, and link redundancy. PortChannels can connect to interfaces
across switching modules, so a failure of a switching module cannot bring down the PortChannel link.
This chapter discusses the PortChannel feature provided in the switch and includes the following
sections:
PortChannel Functionality, page 13-2
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PortChannel Examples, page 13-2
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About PortChanneling and Trunking, page 13-4
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About Load Balancing, page 13-4
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PortChannel Creation, page 13-6
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PortChannel Modes, page 13-7
Deleting PortChannels, page 13-8
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Interface Addition to a PortChannel, page 13-8
Deleting Interfaces from a PortChannel, page 13-11
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PortChannel Configuration Guidelines, page 13-11
PortChannel Protocol, page 13-13
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PortChannel Configuration Verification, page 13-17
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Default Settings, page 13-20
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OL-6973-03, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x
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