Link Aggregation Group (LAG)

Link Aggregation allows administrators to assign multiple physical links to one logical link. This logical link functions as a single, higher-speed link, providing dramatically increased bandwidth.

Configuration commands

(switch#) Create and configure the LAG interface:

interface port-channel 10
no shutdown

(switch#) Associate member links with the LAG interface:

interface ethernet 1/1/1
channel-group 10

(switch#) Enable LACP on the LAG:

interface ethernet 1/1/1
channel-group 10 mode active

Show commands to validate functionality

(switch#)

show interface port-channel

Expected results

  • Administrators can create and configure a LAG.
  • Administrators can add ports to a LAG.
  • Administrators can configure a LAG interface.

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