Aggregation group, member port, and aggregate interface

An aggregation group is a collection of physical interfaces that are bundled together for the purpose of load distribution and redundancy. These physical interfaces are called member ports. They are configured through a logical aggregate interface.

An aggregate interface can be one of the following types:

• Layer 2: The member ports of the corresponding Link Aggregation Group can only be Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces.

• Layer 3: The member ports of the corresponding Link Aggregation Group can only be Layer 3 interfaces.

  NOTE:

  Layer 3 aggregation groups are not supported on the 6200 Switch Series.

The effective port rate of an aggregate interface equals the total rate of its member ports. Only full duplex mode members are eligible for aggregation.