Linking 2 switches

[Rick Lowe]

I have two SG200-50 switches.  They are located on separate floors and linked by one cat 5e cable.  If I pulled another cat 5e cable between the cabinets can I configure a LAG or something to achive a 2 MB link?

[Chandhuru sekaran marimuthu]

Dear Rick,

               Yes, u can go with LAG and also it is called Etherchannel. It is a best way to go with this.

Etherchannel configuration guide example is follows:

               http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3550/software/release/12-1_13_ea1/configuration/guide/3550scg/swethchl.html

Note: EtherChannel frame distribution uses a Cisco-proprietary hashing algorithm.

Thanks and regards,
Chandhuru.M

[Rick Lowe]

Thank you Chandhuru.  Can you tell me if this must be configured on both switches?

Thank you.

[Jon Marshall · Accepted solution]

Rick

Yes it needs to be configured at both ends (or it does on Catalyst switches anyway).

If you need help with the setup there is a Small Business Forum where they deal with these switches so you could move this post to there -

https://supportforums.cisco.com/community/netpro/small-business/switches?view=discussions

Jon

[Chandhuru sekaran marimuthu]

Dear Rick,

               Sorry for delayed reply.

               As Jon said, have to configure in both end of switches.

               Also refer this link,

http://www.orbit-computer-solutions.com/EtherChannel-Configuration-on-Cisco-Switches.php

Thanks and regards,
Chandhuru.M

[Rick Lowe]

Thank you Jon...worked perfectly.  I will post in the small business forum from here on.

[Chandhuru sekaran marimuthu]

Dear Rick,

                    In addition to your knowledge i would like to share small configuration for Etherchannel in Packet Tracer. Please find the attachment.

Thanks and regards,
Chandhuru.M