Foundry Networks FESX - Trunk Group Connectivity to a Server

Foundry Configuration Guide for the FESX, FSX, and FWSX
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Figure 10.1 shows an example of a configuration that uses trunk groups.
Figure 10.1 Trunk Group application within a FastIron network
NOTE: The ports in a trunk group make a single logical link. Therefore, all the ports in a trunk group must be
connected to the same device at the other end.
Trunk Group Connectivity to a Server
To support termination of a trunk group, the server must have either multiple network interface cards (NICs) or
either a dual or quad interface card installed. The trunk server is designated as a server with multiple adapters or
a single adapter with multiple ports that share the same MAC and IP address.
Gigabit
Backbone
Trunk
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Trunk
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FastIron SuperX Router
FastIron SuperX Router
FESX
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Server
Power Users
Dedicated 100 Mbps