difference between port channels and channel group
Port-Channel is a logical interface you create to bundle two or more physical interfaces together, in order to be considered as a single link. The idea is to increase the bandwidth using several interfaces. …
Under the Hood of Virtual Port Channel (vPC) - Cisco Learning Network
As stated in the configuration guide,"A virtual port channel (vPC) allows links that are physically connected to two different Nexus switches to appear as a single port channel by a third device. The …
Conning the system: Virtual Port Channels...just for fun!
In this latest installment of “…just for fun!” let’s take a look at a fully functioning virtual port channel in a number of data center environments. As with my other blogs, I'm not going to go deep into the …
Trunk and/or Port Channel Negotiation Process
Port Channel Negotiation Process: Port Channel, also known as EtherChannel or Link Aggregation, is used to combine multiple physical links into a single logical link. This process provides higher …
How to delete a Port-Channel (Etherchannel) - Cisco Learning Network
You don't need to delete the port-channel for the ports to work. What likely happened, is that the remote switch still has its ports bundled. A quick sh etherchannel sum on your switch would have likely …
Port Channels: Configure vlans on channel, ports or both?
Hi All I believe the configuration below would create a logical channel that would be made up of Fa0/1 & Fa0/2. I have put the switchport mode, encapsulation and vlans on both the port channel and the 2 …
port-channel ?: If we just use "mode on", is it LACP or PAGP?
If you use a channel-negotiation protocol (LACP or PaGP), the malfunctioning port will be detected and removed from the port-channel until the issue is solved. So using LACP or PaGP may be a big …
Regarding Speed on Port channel - Cisco Learning Network
Forcing Port Channel Characteristics onto an Interface Use this procedure to force the physical interface to take on the characteristics of the port channel. Use this procedure only if you want to configure the …
Nexus 9k lacp interface going to suspend mode
I followed the approach and found out that one of the port-channel cable was incorrect patched to port by local guys and thus the suspended mode problem. Fixing the cabling, brought the port-channel UP.
PortChannel Subinterfaces - Cisco Learning Network
PortChannel Subinterfaces Lately, I've been seeing configuration like 'int port 1.2', which I understand is using sub-interfaces in the logical port channel. However, I'm a little confused here because it's a …