EtherChannel Load Balancing with LACP (VLAN 60)

Bundle lab · $29.99

Build a two-link LACP EtherChannel between two layer-2 switches as an access port for VLAN 60, then tune the global load-balancing algorithm to src-dst-ip so traffic distributes more evenly. Verify Po6 status, the hashing method, and end-to-end host reachability.

Learning objectives

• Create a Layer-2 EtherChannel using LACP with channel-group 6 mode active on both member links
• Configure the logical Port-channel 6 as a VLAN 60 access port
• Change the global EtherChannel hashing algorithm to src-dst-ip on both switches
• Verify EtherChannel state and hashing with IOS show commands
• Validate end-to-end host connectivity within VLAN 60

Troubleshooting focus

• If Po6 does not form, confirm both ends use LACP (mode active/active) and the same channel-group number.
• Check that all member interfaces have consistent switchport parameters with the Port-channel (both access VLAN 60).
• If traffic pins to one link, confirm the global port-channel load-balance method is set to src-dst-ip on both switches.
• Use show etherchannel 6 port-channel to identify inconsistent parameters or suspended members.