Link Aggregation and Multi-layer switches

[MK31]

1. Use Packet Tracer to put up the topology above. Connect the two multi–layer switches (MLS) with a Gigabit uplink

2. Configure IP addresses where appropriate. Include the layer–2 (access) switch and the workstation. Use a private IP address block.

3. Configure a two–port EtherChannel connection between the access switch and the MLS

 

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

This is your home work, where do you stuck ?

[MK31]

How can i make the server communicate with the Last Multilayer switch? 

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

You can many ways,

Simple way, establish layer 2 from server to last switch (last switch have vlan interface , so they can ping or connect each other)

high level config :

Configure as below

interface GigabitEthernet1/0
switchport mode trunk
channel-group 1 mode active
!
interface GigabitEthernet1/1
switchport mode trunk
channel-group 1 mode active
!
interface Port-channel1
switchport mode trunk
!

interface GigabitEthernet1/2
switch mode access
switch access vlan 1

Server configure IP 192.168.1.1 with the subnet 255.255.255.0

Configure as below

interface GigabitEthernet1/0
switchport mode trunk
channel-group 1 mode active
!
interface GigabitEthernet1/1
switchport mode trunk
channel-group 1 mode active
!
interface Port-channel1
switchport mode trunk
!

interface GigabitEthernet1/2
switchport mode trunk

Last Switch (right side)

interface GigabitEthernet1/0
switchport mode trunk

interface GigabitEthernet1/2
switch mode access
switch access vlan 1

interface vlan 1
ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0

Then you should able to reach Server to 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.2

Note : make sure you no shutdown ports.