Does NIM-2GE-CU-SFP Support Port-Channels?

[Colby LeMaire]

We have an ISR 4331 with NIM-ES2-4 module that does not support etherchannel.  Does anyone know for sure if the NIM-2GE-CU-SFP module would support etherchannel/port-channel?  The datasheet for the NIM-ES2-4 states clearly that etherchannel is not supported but the datasheet for the NIM-2GE-CU-SFP does not mention etherchannel at all.

[Reza Sharifi]

It does not appear to be supported. 

see Table in this link.

Cisco EtherChannel technology

Not supported

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet_c78-612808.html

HTH

[Colby LeMaire]

That is the current network module that we have that we know does not support EtherChannel.  I was looking for definitive answer on the new module that we are considering buying, the NIM-2GE-CU-SFP.

[Elliot Dierksen]

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish with the port channel, but you wouldn't get 2Gb through from a 4331 anyway. It could give you redundancy. The onboard NIC's definitely support EtherChannel, but the same performance limits apply.

[Colby LeMaire]

We are just looking for redundancy.  I saw that the onboard NICs support it but we are already using those ports.

[Elliot Dierksen]

Do you already have port channels configured on the built in ports? If not, you swap the assignments around. Obviously that would be service affecting.