Cisco EtherChannel Troubleshooting
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What is the correct PAgP mode to configure when correcting an EtherChannel misconfiguration?

  • Auto
  • On
  • Passive
  • Desirable (correct)

    • Why is the order of EtherChannel-related commands significant?

  • To increase the EtherChannel speed
  • To prevent STP errors which may block ports (correct)
  • To enforce security protocols
  • To ensure efficient bandwidth usage

    • What command can be used to verify that an EtherChannel is operational?

  • show etherchannel configuration
  • show interface statistics
  • show etherchannel summary (correct)
  • show port-channel status

    • Which incorrect action could lead to STP errors during EtherChannel configuration?

    <p>Directly modifying the channel-group command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must EtherChannel and STP do in relation to each other?

    <p>Interoperate correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if the configuration changes are made incorrectly for EtherChannel?

    <p>Ports might enter blocking or errdisabled states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after changing the PAgP mode to desirable?

    <p>Verify through 'show etherchannel summary'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake when configuring an EtherChannel?

    <p>Not using the correct PAgP mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of EtherChannel?

    <p>To increase bandwidth by combining multiple links.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to verify EtherChannel configuration?

    <p>show etherchannel summary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mode does PAgP use to negotiate link aggregation when it actively seeks to form a channel?

    <p>PAgP desirable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does LACP ensure interoperability with devices that do not support EtherChannel?

    <p>By using passive mode to wait for a channel initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use if you want to see the status of a specific EtherChannel port?

    <p>show interfaces port-channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is NOT used to troubleshoot EtherChannel configurations?

    <p>show vlan brief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the command 'channel-group X mode passive' accomplish in LACP?

    <p>It waits for the partner to initiate connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about PAgP modes?

    <p>PAgP auto does not initiate but responds to negotiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of link aggregation protocols, what does LACP stand for?

    <p>Link Aggregation Control Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between PAgP and LACP?

    <p>PAgP only works on Cisco equipment, while LACP is vendor-agnostic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command can be used to verify an EtherChannel configuration?

    <p>show interfaces port-channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition would prevent assigned ports from forming an EtherChannel?

    <p>Different native VLANs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be compatible for PAgP to work correctly in an EtherChannel?

    <p>Allowed VLAN ranges on both ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue when configuring EtherChannel if trunking is inconsistently applied?

    <p>Inconsistent trunking configurations on ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following PAgP modes must be set consistently between ports for successful negotiation?

    <p>Desirable and auto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to display the general status of the port channel interface?

    <p>show interfaces port-channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to verify multiple port channels in a single command?

    <p>show etherchannel summary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When configuring EtherChannel, which PAgP mode ensures passive participation in port aggregation?

    <p>Auto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command provides specific information about a particular port channel interface?

    <p>show interfaces port-channel <number></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of configuring a redundant EtherChannel link?

    <p>Improved link reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PAgP mode actively initiates the creation of an EtherChannel?

    <p>Desirable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes the default spanning tree behavior when using EtherChannel?

    <p>Single logical link representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which common troubleshooting step can help identify issues with an EtherChannel configuration?

    <p>Check interface status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an EtherChannel is not functioning, which command is least likely to be useful in verification?

    <p>show run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the command 'show etherchannel summary' provide?

    <p>A line of information per port channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the output of the show etherchannel summary command indicate when the EtherChannel is down?

    <p>The EtherChannel is down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command should be used to view the detailed configuration of a port-channel interface?

    <p>show run | begin interface port-channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Incompatible configured PAgP modes on switches S1 and S2 typically lead to what outcome for EtherChannel?

    <p>EtherChannel is down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause for an EtherChannel connection to be non-operational?

    <p>Mismatched VLAN configurations on the switches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When troubleshooting an EtherChannel that is down, which of the following is a first step?

    <p>Review the EtherChannel summary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred if the EtherChannel remains down despite correct configurations on S1?

    <p>Both switches are likely misconfigured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PAgP mode must be set identically on both switches for the EtherChannel to form?

    <p>Auto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an EtherChannel is misconfigured, what is the default mode of operation that might cause downtimes?

    <p>Switch port mode access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when switches have different EtherChannel load balancing settings?

    <p>Inconsistent traffic distribution occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely troubleshooting step if the show etherchannel summary indicates 'down' due to PAgP incompatibility?

    <p>Change both PAgP modes to 'Desirable'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EtherChannel Troubleshooting Steps

    • Correcting misconfigurations involves changing PAgP mode to desirable to ensure interoperability with STP.
    • Entering EtherChannel commands in a specific order is crucial to avoid STP errors that can cause ports to enter a blocking or errdisabled state.
    • After correcting the configuration, use the show etherchannel summary command to verify that the EtherChannel is now operational.

    EtherChannel Configuration in Packet Tracer

    • Configure basic switch settings as part of EtherChannel setup.
    • Use Cisco PAgP for configuring a standard EtherChannel.
    • Implement 802.3ad for advanced EtherChannel configurations.
    • Ensure creation of redundant EtherChannel links for enhanced reliability.

    Verification Commands for EtherChannel

    • Utilize show interfaces port-channel to check the status of the port channel interface.
    • The show etherchannel summary command provides a concise summary for each port channel.
    • For detailed information on specific port channels, use show etherchannel port-channel.

    Key Terminology and Commands

    • Link Aggregation: Combining multiple physical links into a single logical link.
    • EtherChannel: A technology that allows bundling several Ethernet links.
    • Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP): A Cisco proprietary protocol for EtherChannel.
    • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): An IEEE standard for link aggregation.
    • Important commands include:
      • channel-group X mode [ desirable | auto | active | passive ]
      • interface port-channel X
      • show interfaces etherchannel

    Common EtherChannel Issues

    • Failure to form EtherChannel due to:
      • Ports configured with different VLANs or trunk settings.
      • Inconsistent native VLANs across ports.
      • Mismatched trunk configuration among group ports.
      • Non-compatible dynamic negotiation settings for PAgP and LACP.

    Troubleshooting Example

    • If the EtherChannel is down, check the output of show etherchannel summary.
    • Inspect the configuration details with show run | begin interface port-channel to identify incompatible PAgP modes between connected switches.

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