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4. Select the port group in which to create the port trunk and enter the
port numbers for the trunk. You can use either of the following
formats to enter the port numbers:
Single, consecutive ports (for example, 1,2)
Range of ports (for example, 10-13)
Figure 29 is an example. In the example, ports 10 through 13 in
port group 2 have been designed as a port trunk.
Figure 29 Example of Two Port Trunks
5. Press <Return> or select Enter.
The port trunk is activated on the switch.
6. If desired, repeat steps 4 and 5 to create another port trunk in another
port group on the switch
7. Return to the Main Menu.
8. To confirm the creation of a port trunk, select Port status and
configuration to display a list of ports. All ports in a port trunk are
automatically assigned the name “Trunk” and a number to help you
identify the individual port trunks on a switch.
9. Return to the Main Menu.
10. Connect the port trunks on the switch to the end device, being sure
to follow the guidelines discussed earlier in this chapter.