Aggregating Ports
Defining EtherChannel Settings
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•Port List — Contains a list of ports than can be added to a EtherChannel by
using the >> button to add or the << button to remove items.
•EtherChannel Members — Displays the ports which are members of the
selected EtherChannel.
STEP 3 Define the relevant fields.
STEP4 Click Apply. The EtherChannel membership is defined, and the device is updated.
Defining EtherChannel Settings
EtherChannels optimize port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a
single aggregated group. EtherChannels multiply the bandwidth between the
devices, increase port flexibility, and provide link redundancy.
The

EtherChannel Settings Page

contains fields for configuring parameters for
configured EtherChannels. The device supports up to eight ports per
EtherChannel, and eight EtherChannels per system.The device support Private
VLAN Edge, which can be enabled for specific EtherChannels on the

Edit

EtherChannel Settings Page

.