ICND1- EtherChannel Flashcards
1
Q
What is EtherChannel?
A
EtherChannel is used to bundle up to 8 links into a single logical link
2
Q
Why is EtherChannel used?
A
To overcome load balancing limitations of STP eliminating loops within the physical links.
3
Q
What is one way EtherChannel works with STP?
A
If one of the physical links go down or come back up, the protocols manage the deletion and addition of the link without STP realizing the change. STP only sees on physical link.
4
Q
What is each EtherChannel called?
A
A Channel-group.
5
Q
What are the 2 protocols Cisco switches use to create EtherChannels?
A
IEEE standard Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) or Cisco’s proprietary Port Aggregation Protocol (PAGP).
