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Hello Patrick..

Can U pls make me undersand abt link aggregation considering its =
architecture into account.
I've certains doubts in its architecture like:
1) How a Port aggregator does aggregation?
2) How a LACP does automatic port trunking?

pls send some links as well so tht I can be able to ustand the port =
aggregation architecture.

hope to see a response fm U soon...

Regards

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