L3 Switching: When Etherchannel and L3 Switching Collide

Description:

Jeremy Cioara explains the differences between L2 and L3 Etherchannel, clarifies common confusion, and outlines the benefits of L3 Etherchannel. He discusses the typical approach of configuring all attributes of the interface before joining them to a port channel, then demonstrates an alternate method for setting up a layer‑3 configuration. He emphasizes the importance of matching the major attributes of the physical interface and port channel, and by the end of the video you’ll know how to configure a layer‑3 Etherchannel and test it to ensure functionality.