Best Practices

Implementing EtherChannels correctly is critical to ensure all links are utilizing their maximum bandwidth capacity.

Key Concepts:

• Use LACP for multi-vendor environments
• Ensure Consistency Across Links/Ports
• Limit the Number of EtherChannel Links 
• Choose the Appropriate Load Balancing Method for your traffic patterns
• Monitor and Troubleshoot EtherChannel
• Avoid Mixing LACP and PAgP
• Ensure Proper Redundancy and Failover when using STP
• Regularly Review Configurations and Documentation