Virtual Port Channels (vPC)

Virtual Port Channels (vPC)

vPC’s, or Virtual Port Channels, are a Cisco Nexus technology. They are used to connect layer-2 devices to two switches at once.

This makes it possible to create a highly available environment in the data centre. If one switch fails, the other one continues to operate.

The articles in this series will help you to understand how it works, how it’s configured, and how to troubleshoot.

 

Articles

 

 

Videos

How vPC Works

The in's and out's of vPC, and the rules it needs to follow

vPC Configuration

See the configuration on real Nexus switches

Routing and vPC

Routing and vPC can play together well. If you know how they work...