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Which protocol would be used to bundle multiple Ethernet ports into a virtual link with an aggregated bandwidth?
Suggested Answer: B
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The protocol that would be used to bundle multiple Ethernet ports into a virtual link with an aggregated bandwidth is LACP, which stands for Link Aggregation Control Protocol. LACP is a protocol that allows two or more devices to negotiate the formation of a link aggregation group (LAG), also known as an EtherChannel or a port channel. A LAG combines multiple physical links into one logical link that provides increased bandwidth, load balancing, and redundancy.LACP is defined in IEEE 802.3ad and 802.1AX standards12.
22 comments · newest first
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Jean
2 days ago
Agreed! LACP is the standard for that.
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Truman
7 days ago
I think it's B) LACP. Makes sense for link aggregation.
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Arthur
12 days ago
ERP and VRRP are not related to link aggregation. LACP is clear!
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Lezlie
17 days ago
I was unsure at first, but LACP seems to fit the question best.
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Doretha
23 days ago
Yes, RSTP is different. LACP is definitely the way to go.
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Dannette
28 days ago
I feel confident about that too. RSTP is for spanning tree, right?
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Olga
1 month ago
Agreed! LACP is the standard for link aggregation.
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Jina
1 month ago
I think it's B) LACP. It makes sense for bundling.
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Vannessa
1 month ago
I’m surprised people even consider ERP for this.
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Blondell
2 months ago
100% agree with LACP, it's widely used!
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Golda
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not D) VRRP? That sounds familiar too.
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Silvana
2 months ago
I thought it was A) RSTP at first, but LACP makes more sense.
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Edna
2 months ago
Definitely B) LACP, it's the go-to for link aggregation.
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Rasheeda
2 months ago
I’m surprised people even consider ERP for this.
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Kerrie
2 months ago
100% agree with LACP, it's widely used!
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Malcolm
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not D) VRRP? That sounds familiar too.
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Rosita
3 months ago
I thought it was A) RSTP at first, but LACP makes more sense.
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Katina
3 months ago
Definitely B) LACP, it's the go-to for link aggregation.
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Ezekiel
3 months ago
I think LACP is correct since it stands for Link Aggregation Control Protocol, but I might be mixing it up with something else.
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Rusty
3 months ago
I’m not confident, but I feel like RSTP is related to spanning tree protocols, not link aggregation.
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Georgeanna
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about link aggregation, and LACP was definitely mentioned. It seems like the right choice here.
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Pamella
5 months ago
I think the answer might be LACP, but I'm not entirely sure. We covered it in class, but I get confused with the other protocols.