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Aug 19, 2016

Is there difference between F5 trunkand Switch trunk?

Is there difference between F5 trunkand Switch trunk? Switch trunk is to allow multiple vlan pass it. How about F5 trunk? Thank you

 

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  • Nath's avatar
    Nath
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    Difference of F5 Trunk between SW Trunk is that:

     

    F5 trunk is also knows as EtherChannel in CISCO. SW Trunk is allowing all Vlan to pass in one interface.

     

    -Nat

     

  • F5 Trunk:

     

    In F5, A trunk is a logical grouping of interfaces on the BIG-IP system. When you create a trunk, this logical group of interfaces functions as a single interface. The BIG-IP system uses a trunk to distribute traffic across multiple links, in a process known as link aggregation. Also known as PortChannel/EtherChannel in Cisco.

     

    Cisco Trunk:

     

    In Cisco networks, trunking is a special function that can be assigned to a port, making that port capable of carrying traffic for any or all of the VLANs accessible by a particular switch.

     

    -Mike