Aggregation Layer Switch Interface
3ad link aggregation enables you to group Ethernet interfaces to form a single link layer interface, also known as a link aggregation group (LAG) or bundle. Together, these layers can offer consumers a network that is safe, reliable, and affordable. member: Member number of the switch in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack. Link aggregation increases total bandwidth beyond what a single connection could sustain, and provides redundancy where all but one of the physical links. This chapter covers the design recommendations for a data center design deployment consisting of a Cisco Nexus® 7000 Series Switch at the aggregation layer and a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch at the access layer.
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