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200-301 · Question #1146

Refer to the exhibit. A network engineer is adding another physical interface as a new member to the existing Port-Channel1 bundle. Which command set must be configured on the new interface to complet

The correct answer is A. no switchport. To add a physical interface to a Layer 3 EtherChannel, the physical interface must be configured as a Layer 3 port by disabling switchport functionality.

Submitted by skyler.x· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Refer to the exhibit. A network engineer is adding another physical interface as a new member to the existing Port-Channel1 bundle. Which command set must be configured on the new interface to complete the process?

Exhibits

200-301 question #1146 exhibit 1
200-301 question #1146 exhibit 2

Options

  • Ano switchport
  • Bno switchport
  • Cswitchport mode trunk
  • Dswitchport

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    74% (34)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    15% (7)
  • D
    7% (3)

Why each option

To add a physical interface to a Layer 3 EtherChannel, the physical interface must be configured as a Layer 3 port by disabling switchport functionality.

Ano switchportCorrect

The `no switchport` command on a physical interface prepares it for Layer 3 operations, which is a necessary configuration step before adding it to an EtherChannel bundle that is intended for Layer 3 (e.g., has an IP address configured on the Port-Channel interface).

Bno switchport

This option is identical to A, but it's a duplicate and not the designated correct answer.

Cswitchport mode trunk

The `switchport mode trunk` command configures an interface for Layer 2 trunking, which would conflict with a Layer 3 EtherChannel configuration on the Port-Channel interface.

Dswitchport

The `switchport` command would enable Layer 2 functionality on the interface, which is typically disabled when contributing to a Layer 3 EtherChannel.

Concept tested: EtherChannel member interface preparation

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg/swethchl.html

Topics

#EtherChannel#Port-Channel#link aggregation#trunk

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