A network administrator has configured an EtherChannel between two switches that are connected via four trunk links. If the physical interface for one of the trunk links changes to a down state, what happens to the EtherChannel?

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2025
IT Exam Items Repository › Category: CCNA › A network administrator has configured an EtherChannel between two switches that are connected via four trunk links. If the physical interface for one of the trunk links changes to a down state, what happens to the EtherChannel?

A network administrator has configured an EtherChannel between two switches that are connected via four trunk links. If the physical interface for one of the trunk links changes to a down state, what happens to the EtherChannel?

  • Spanning Tree Protocol will transition the failed physical interface into forwarding mode.
  • Spanning Tree Protocol will recalculate the remaining trunk links.
  • The EtherChannel will transition to a down state.
  • The EtherChannel will remain functional.

Explanation: EtherChannel offers redundancy by bundling multiple trunk links into one logical connection. Failure of one physical link within the EtherChannel will not create a change in the topology and therefore a recalculation by Spanning Tree is unnecessary. Just one physical link must remain operational for the EtherChannel to continue to function.

Related exam: CCNA 2 v7 Checkpoint Exam: Redundant Networks Exam Answers
Related exam: CCNA 3 ScaN (v5.0.3 + v6.0) Final Exam Answers

About The Author

ITExamAnswers Editorial Team

The ITExamAnswers Editorial Team is a dedicated group of certified IT professionals and network engineers. We rigorously review, verify, and update all exam materials to ensure you receive the most accurate and reliable resources for your certification journey.