Section 3 Flashcards
Who was EtherChannel developed by?
Cisco
What is EtherChannel?
The logical aggregation of multiple Ethernet interfaces used to form a single higher bandwidth routing or bridging endpoint.
What is Fast Ethernet?
A number of 100 Mbps Ethernet specifications.
What is the Fast Ethernet specification?
100Base-T
Fast Ethernet is an extension of what standard?
IEEE 802.3
What standard is Gigabit Ethernet?
802.3z
What are some of the advantages of EtherChannel?
- Logical aggregation of links between switches
- Increased bandwidth
- Load sharing across links
- STP views the EtherChannel as one logical port
- Provides redundancy
How many total devices can connect per Ether Channel?
Two
What kind of devices can form EtherChannel connections?
Switches, routers, and servers
How many physical ports can be used in an EtherChannel?
2 - 8 ports
Can ports of differing types be used in an EtherChannel?
No (Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet ports cannot be combined)
What two protocols can be used for EtherChannel creation and maintenance?
PAgP and LACP
Which EtherChannel protocol is Cisco proprietary?
PAgP
Which EtherChannel protocol is standardized?
LACP
Which standard specifies LACP?
IEEE 802.3ad