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350-401 · Question #464

Refer to the exhibit. A network engineer troubleshoots an issue with the port channel between SW1 and SW2. Which command resolves the issue?

The correct answer is B. SW1(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode active. The exhibit indicates SW2 is configured for LACP passive mode, which means it waits for an active LACP peer. To form a port channel, SW1 must be configured for LACP active mode.

Submitted by the_admin· Mar 6, 2026

Question

Refer to the exhibit. A network engineer troubleshoots an issue with the port channel between SW1 and SW2. Which command resolves the issue?

Exhibits

350-401 question #464 exhibit 1
350-401 question #464 exhibit 2

Options

  • ASW2(config-if)#switchport mode trunk
  • BSW1(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode active
  • CSW1(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode desirable
  • DSW2(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode on

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    13% (5)
  • B
    79% (30)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The exhibit indicates SW2 is configured for LACP `passive` mode, which means it waits for an active LACP peer. To form a port channel, SW1 must be configured for LACP `active` mode.

ASW2(config-if)#switchport mode trunk

While `switchport mode trunk` is typically needed for aggregated links, the immediate issue preventing the port channel from forming is the LACP negotiation failure due to mismatched LACP modes.

BSW1(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode activeCorrect

SW2 is configured with `channel-group 10 mode passive` for LACP, meaning it will listen for LACP packets but not initiate them. For the port channel to form, SW1 must be configured with `channel-group 10 mode active` to actively send LACP packets and negotiate the bundle, satisfying the `passive` peer.

CSW1(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode desirable

Configuring SW1 to `desirable` mode uses PAgP, not LACP; since SW2 is configured for LACP `passive`, the protocols would not match, and the port channel would not form.

DSW2(config-if)#channel-group 10 mode on

Configuring SW2 to `on` mode puts it into an unconditional EtherChannel, which requires the peer to also be in `on` mode; this would not work with SW1 in LACP `active` or `desirable`.

Concept tested: LACP port channel negotiation modes

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg3750/swethchl.html

Topics

#Port Channel#LACP#EtherChannel Configuration#Troubleshooting

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