* Understanding Link Aggregation:
* Definition: Link aggregation combines multiple network connections into a single logical link to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
* Usage in High-Bandwidth Scenarios:
* Combining Links: By aggregating multiple 1Gbps connections, the facility can utilize the full 2.5 Gbps bandwidth provided by the ISP.
* Benefits: Enhanced throughput, load balancing, and redundancy, ensuring better utilization of available bandwidth.
* Comparison with Other Options:
* 802.1Q Tagging: Used for VLAN tagging, which does not affect the physical bandwidth utilization.
* Network Address Translation (NAT): Used for IP address translation, not related to link speed or bandwidth aggregation.
* Port Duplex: Refers to the mode of communication (full or half duplex) on a port, not the aggregation of bandwidth.
* Implementation:
* Configure link aggregation (often referred to as LACP - Link Aggregation Control Protocol) on network devices to combine multiple physical links into one logical link.
References:
* CompTIA Network+ study materials on network configuration and link aggregation.