Configuring PortChannels
What to do next
Note
By default, the CLI adds a interface normally to a PortChannel, while DCNM-SAN adds the interface by
force, unless specified explicitly.
Forcing an Interface Addition
To force the addition of a port to a PortChannel, perform these steps:
Step 1
switch# configure terminal
Enters configuration mode.
Step 2
switch(config)# interface fc1/1
Specifies the interface fc1/1.
Step 3
switch(config-if)# channel-group 1 force
Forces the addition of the physical port for interface fc1/1 to channel group 1. The port is shut down.
Deleting an Interface From a PortChannel
To delete a physical interface (or a range of physical interfaces) from a PortChannel, perform these steps:
Step 1
switch# configure terminal
Enters configuration mode.
Step 2
switch(config)# interface fc1/1
Enters the selected physical interface level.
Step 3
switch(config)# interface fc1/1 - 5
Enters the selected range of physical interfaces.
Step 4
switch(config-if)# no channel-group 2
Deletes the physical Fibre Channel interfaces in channel group 2.
Enabling and Configuring Autocreation
To configure automatic channel groups, perform these steps:
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 8.x
Forcing an Interface Addition
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