Chapter 3. Link Aggregation
Link aggregation is the ability to create one logical link using multiple physical links between two devices. This allows load sharing among the physical links, rather than having a STP block one or more of the links.
Link Aggregation Concepts
One of the best ways to reduce the time it takes for STP convergence is to simply avoid STP. EtherChannel is a form of link aggregation used in switched networks.
EtherChannel Advantages
EtherChannel technology was originally developed by Cisco as a technique of grouping several Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switch ports into one logical channel.
List at least three advantages to using EtherChannel:
EtherChannel Operation
You can configure EtherChannel as static ...
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