Connect two ports on a switch together

From: deji500@hotmail.com
Date: Tue Nov 21 2006 - 10:25:05 ART

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Hello all,

This is just a general question:
Is there any valid reason for connecting two ports on a switch together using a cable? For example port fa0/24 and fa0/34 connected together on the same 3750.
Naturally spanning tree will block one of the ports.

Thanks

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