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350-401 EtherChannel Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps of EtherChannel troubleshooting and verification steps into the correct order, from first to last.
⚠ Common exam trap
A common pitfall is starting with 'show etherchannel detail' before verifying basic physical status and bundle formation. Always check physical ports first, as misconfigured or down ports will prevent the bundle from forming.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Check physical port status with 'show interfaces'
Troubleshooting EtherChannel should begin with checking the physical port status using 'show interfaces' to identify any link-level issues such as errors or down ports. Next, verify the EtherChannel bundle with 'show etherchannel summary' to confirm that the bundle is formed and which ports are members. Then, inspect protocol details with 'show etherchannel detail' to look for mismatches in configuration like PAgP/LACP modes or VLAN allowed lists. After that, check load-balancing with 'show etherchannel load-balance' to ensure traffic is distributed as expected. Finally, test end-to-end connectivity with ping and traceroute to confirm data flow across the bundle.
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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Check physical port status with 'show interfaces'
Why this is correct
Correct first step: check physical port status with 'show interfaces' to identify down ports, errors, or speed/duplex mismatches.
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Verify EtherChannel bundle with 'show etherchannel summary'
Why this is correct
Correct second step: after verifying physical ports are up, use 'show etherchannel summary' to confirm the bundle is formed and member ports are in the correct state.
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Inspect protocol details with 'show etherchannel detail'
Why this is correct
Correct third step: 'show etherchannel detail' provides in-depth protocol-specific information to catch configuration mismatches.
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Check load-balancing with 'show etherchannel load-balance'
Why this is correct
Correct fourth step: 'show etherchannel load-balance' ensures the load-balancing algorithm is appropriate for the traffic pattern.
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Test end-to-end connectivity with ping and traceroute
Why this is correct
Correct final step: test end-to-end connectivity with ping and traceroute to validate that the EtherChannel is forwarding traffic correctly.
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Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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