can you ether channel to a server with fixed channel

[carl_townshend]

hi all

I have a question, is it possible to etherchannel to a hp server using hp or broadcom drivers with channel group mode on, so basically a fixed channel no negotiation

thanks

carl

[bissaha]

HI Carl,

I understand that you want to hardcode the etherchannel connecting to server.

Thats verymuch possible by using "ON" mode.

Kindly check the following CCO link as an example

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk389/tk213/technologies_configuration_example09186a008089a821.shtml#nego

There is a table for "EtherChannel Modes in Switches:"

EtherChannel Modes in Switches:

Mode	Negotiation Protocol	Explanation
on	None	Enables EtherChannel unconditionally. Recommended if the Workstation/Server does not support any negotiation protocols.
off	None	Disabled EtherChannel unconditionally.
active	LACP	Initiates negotiation by sending LACP packets. Recommended if the Workstation/Server support LACP.
passive	LACP	If remote end sends LACP packets, negotiation will start.
desirable	PAgP	Initiates negotiation by sending PAgP packets. Recommended if the Workstation/Server support PAgP.
auto	PAgP	If remote end sends PAgP packets, negotiation will start.

Hope this helps

Regards

biswa.