Dell Configuration Guide for the S4048–ON System 9.14.2.6

Configuring a VLT Interconnect

To configure a VLT interconnect, follow these steps.

1. Configure the port channel for the VLT interconnect on a VLT switch and enter interface configuration mode.
   CONFIGURATION mode
   interface port-channel id-number
   Enter the same port-channel number configured with the peer-link port-channel command as described in Enabling VLT and Creating a VLT Domain.
   NOTE To be included in the VLTi, the port channel must be in Default mode (no switchport or VLAN assigned).
2. Remove any IP address from the interface if already present.
   INTERFACE PORT-CHANNEL mode
   no ip address
3. Add one or more port interfaces to the port channel.
   INTERFACE PORT-CHANNEL mode
   channel-member interface
   interface: specify one of the following interface types:

   • For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port/subport[/subport] information.
   • For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port information.
4. Ensure that the port channel is active.
   INTERFACE PORT-CHANNEL mode
   no shutdown
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 on the VLT peer switch to configure the VLT interconnect.