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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) is a Cisco Systems proprietary networking protocol, which is used for the automated, logical aggregation of Ethernet switch ports, known as an etherchannel. This means it can only be used between Cisco switches and/or switches from licensed vendors.A similar purpose protocol known as LACP, released by the IEEE known as 802.3ad, is an industry standard and is not tied to any specific vendor. PAgP can be configured on a Cisco switch to operate in three different modes.1  auto-passive negotiation of the channel. 2  desirable-active negotiation of the channel. similar purpose protocol known as LACP, released by the IEEE known as 802.3ad, is an industry standard and is not tied to any specific vendor. PAgP can be configured on a Cisco switch to operate in three different modes.
A PA is a professional entity formed for the purpose of providing a professional service. Some states limit the availability of this business entity to very specific professions, such as medical doctors, veterinarians and architects. Typically, the people who own and govern the PA must be licensed in the profession in which the business is engaged. Further, in some states, a PA will look like and be formed similar to a corporation in that it will have a board of directors, and a PA is an independent legal entity that will outlive its members.