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350-401 Practice Question: The maximum number of active member links…
What is the maximum number of active member links supported in a single EtherChannel on Cisco Catalyst switches?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between the maximum number of configured ports (16 with LACP) versus the maximum number of active ports (8), leading candidates to mistakenly choose 16.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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8
Cisco Catalyst switches support a maximum of 8 active member links in a single EtherChannel. This limit is defined by the IEEE 802.3ad standard and Cisco's implementation, ensuring that the load-balancing algorithm distributes traffic effectively across all links. The 8-link limit applies to both PAgP and LACP modes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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4
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The maximum is 8 active links.
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8
Why this is correct
Correct. Up to 8 active links are supported in a single EtherChannel.
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16
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 16 is the total number of links (8 active + 8 standby) in some implementations, but not all active.
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32
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 32 is not supported for EtherChannel.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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