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# Ethernet Bonding

\*\*\*Applies to version(s): v3.0, v3.1\*\*\*Ethernet Bonding enables SBC and Tmedia units to use the two Ethernet ports as a bonding pair. When the active port becomes unusable (cable disconnected, limited connectivity), the other port is used to transport Ethernet traffic.

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Note: Ethernet bonding can be configured on an SBC and a 7800-ctrl, but only when running these units in a Bare Metal configuration.
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### Configuration

To learn how to configure ethernet bonding, refer to:

* To learn how to configure ethernet bonding for an FreeSBC or ProSBC, refer to [FreeSBC/ProSBC Initial Configuration](https://github.com/telcobridges-main/tmedia-wiki/tree/main/reference/voice-media/prosbc-freesbc-initial-configuration/README.md)
* To learn how to configure ethernet bonding for a TMG7800, refer to [TMG7800 Initial Configuration](https://telcobridges.com/media-gateways/products/tmedia-gateways/tmg7800/)

### Display Status

To learn about how to view the status, refer to:

* [Ethernet Bonding Status](https://github.com/telcobridges-main/tmedia-wiki/tree/main/tmedia/configuration/ethernet-bond-status/README.md)


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