20gbit Port-channels using sfp+ ports

[Kieran Panesar]

Hi,

I am hoping to implement a cost affective solution that can utilise the uplinks ports on the 2960-X & XR series switch and the appropriate up/downlink modules for the 3750-X series switch

Would anyone know if it is possible to bundle the 10gbit sfp+ ports into a 20gbit port-channel?

Has anyone done this or could they point me in the right direction for documentation?

Thanks

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes, you can bundle multiple 10Gig ports on all these devices as long as you have the proper modules.  The 2960-X supports up to 24 Etherchannels and the XR supports up to 48.

If you are uplnking the 2960 series to 3750-X, you need a 10Gig module for the 3750-X series.

HTH

[devils_advocate]

Assuming your 2960x series has SFP+ ports then you should be able to do that.

You would need a C3KX-NM-10G for the 3750x.

[Joseph W. Doherty]

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BTW, don't forget, you only have two 10g ports per 3750X.

[Kieran Panesar]

Thanks for clarifying that everyone

I am looking to aggregate x4 20gbit port-channels (8 links) into x4 3750-x with the appropriate modules

Thanks again

[Leo Laohoo]

I am looking to aggregate x4 20gbit port-channels (8 links) into x4 3750-x with the appropriate modules

Sure you can.  Whether or not your switch can fully push 20 Gbps is another question.