OOB Connectivity Error - VRTX Switch Modules R1-2401

Question

Greetings,  I am in the configuration process of the VRTX. The onboard R1-2401 has been given an OOB ip address of 10.10.10.8 with a default gw of 10.10.10.1. The VRTX switch is uplinked to a Cisco 3850 switch where intervlan routing occurs.  Only two VLANs exist on the Cisco switch (vlan 1, and 10). Only the default vlan 1 is configured on the R1-2401. Vlan 1 is being used for all hosts, and 10 is used between the ASA and 3850.   So, when I configure the R1-2401 with 10.10.10.8 and plug a laptop either on the Cisco switch or directly on the R1-2401, I am unable to access GUI side of the switch. I've been able to connect via SSH on the CMC for configuration but trying to figure out what I cant connect via the OOB.  If i ping 10.10.10.8 from any device, I get a timeout. Yet, other devices on that switch such as the blades or the laptop are able to ping other devices on the R1-2401 and Cisco devices. I've read that the OOB cant be on the same subnet as the devices but Ive setup a few of these before and never run across this issue, Any ideas?

kcostain · Answer

Hi Daniel,

I'm running a VRTX with three server models and I'm working to get the switch / idracs working correctly. they never really worked right. Are you still with Dell? Can you contact me or vice versa?

Thanks
Kevin

Marco Migliorini · Answer

Hi, I have some problems with the network configuration and the oob interface too.

I'm using Vlan 1 for management ( CMC , iDrac , I/O Switch Module other Switch ecc )

and OOB ip is achievable from vlan1 and from all management network ,

true ip routing from other network , is correct?

Mark Migliorini

Marco Migliorini · Answer

Thanks

If OOB is not accessible through in-band , thath explain why i'm unable to use R1-2401 ip routing function.

My scenario now is one R1-2401 connected to stack of two N1548P true 4 tengigabit cable

( CMC , I/O Internal Switch and iDrac are on vlan1 )

There are some best practice to follow? which vlan is better to use for OBB?

Thanks

Marco

Dajinn · Answer

Hi Daniel,I'm trying to wrap my head around static routing and the OOB interface for the VRTX switch modules.I have my topology here: diagramBasically I'm doing some basic segmenting just for security purposes. What I've found though is that when the switch module is configured with a default-gateway of 10.1.0.1, and I don't have ANY static routes configured on the R1-2210, that I can access the switch via OOB in a browser no problem, but I can't ping any of the hosts on the subnets in the R1-2210.Now, if I go into the switch and add some static routes so my hosts in various subnets can hit my user network (192.168.1.0), I can no longer hit the OOB interface. I saw your above posts and I'm not super clear on the differentiation between 'in band' and 'out of band' and how you determine what's in band and what's OOB but it seems like the networking meets the criteria.Any ideas?&#xa0;&#xa0;&#xa0;

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