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Configuring EtherChannels
This chapter describes how to configure EtherChannels on the Cisco 7600 series router Layer 2 or
Layer 3 LAN ports.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the
Cisco IOS
Master Command List
, Release 12.2SX at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/mcl/122sxmcl/12_2sx_mcl_book.html
This chapter consists of these sections:
•
Understanding How EtherChannels Work, page 12-1
•
EtherChannel Feature Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 12-5
•
Configuring EtherChannels, page 12-7
Tip
For additional information (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the
documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Understanding How EtherChannels Work
These sections describe how EtherChannels work:
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EtherChannel Feature Overview, page 12-2
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Understanding How EtherChannels Are Configured, page 12-2
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Understanding Port Channel Interfaces, page 12-5
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Understanding Load Balancing, page 12-5