Configuration Examples for EtherChannel/LACP on ESXi/ESX and Cisco/HP Switches
September 27, 2021
Purpose This article describes the concepts, limitations, and some configuration examples (specifically for Cisco and HP) of link aggregation, NIC teaming, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and EtherChannel connections between ESXi/ESX and physical network switches. Resolution Note: Many requirements must be considered before implementing any form of link aggregation. For detailed and related information about these requirements, see Host requirements for link aggregation for ESXi and ESX (1001938). Link aggregation concepts: EtherChannel: This is a link aggregation (port trunking) method