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The below fig shows a topology where two NICs have been teamed together. In this case, if the primary NIC fails, traffic
switches to the secondary NIC, because they are represented by the same set of addresses.
Figure 64. Redundant NOCs with NIC Teaming
MAC Address Station Move
When you use NIC teaming, consider that the server MAC address is originally learned on Port 0/1 of the switch (see figure
below). If the NIC fails, the same MAC address is learned on Port 0/5 of the switch. The MAC address is disassociated
with one port and re-associated with another in the ARP table; in other words, the ARP entry is moved. The Aggregator is
auto-configured to support MAC Address station moves.
Figure 65. MAC Address Station Move
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