Web OS 10.0 Application Guide
Chapter 3: Port Trunking 67
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Port Trunking Example

In the example below, three ports will be trunked between two Alteon Web switches.

Figure 3-2 Port Trunk Group Configuration Example

Prior to configuring each switch in the above example, you must connect to the appropriate

switch’s Command Line Interface (CLI) as the administrator.

NOTE – For details about accessing and using any of the menu commands described in this

example, see the Web OS Command Reference.

1. Connect the switch ports that will be involved in the trunk group.

2. Follow these steps on Web switch 1:

(a) Define a trunk group.

(b) Apply and verify the configuration.

Examine the resulting information. If any settings are incorrect, make ap p ro pr iate changes.

(c) Save your new configuration changes.

>> # /cfg/trunk 1 (Select trunk group 1)
>> Trunk group 1# add 2 (Add port 2 to trunk group 1)
>> Trunk group 1# add 4 (Add port 4 to trunk group 1)
>> Trunk group 1# add 5 (Add port 5 to trunk group 1)
>> Trunk group 1# ena (Enable trunk group 1)
>> Trunk group 1# apply (Make your changes active)
>> Trunk group 1# cur (View current trunking configuration)
>> Trunk group 1# save (Save for restore after reboot)
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