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Here we will configure Ether channel in cisco switch.įirst, lets configure Ether channel in Cisco 2960 switch. The IEEE standard for Ether channel or bundle is called 802.1AX. Similarly, combination of ports in switch is called link aggregation or Ether channel in Cisco terms and Bundle in Juniper terms. This combination of two NICs in physical server is called NIC teaming. We will combine two NICs of physical server and two ports of switch and then configure trunk ports. ESXi 5.0 is installed in this physical host.
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We have one physical server with two NICs.
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The diagram below shows our Network scenario. To configure these technologies its better if you have basic knowledge of VLANs and Ether channel. In addition, we will configure Ether channel and Trunk ports in Cisco switch. Today we will configure NIC teaming in ESXi server. The NIC teaming combines multiple NICs of physical machine doubling the speed and providing redundant links. Similarly, ESXi server has a feature called NIC teaming. Ether channel or bundle is a technology used in switches that combines multiple ports in switch and work like single link but at the same time doubling the speed. After installing ESXi 5.0 server in physical server, you might want to connect your ESXi host with Ether channel switch. Today I will talk about configuring redundant and high speed links in ESXi server. High availability is a major requirement of every organization.