Dell Networking OS10 Pure Layer 2 VXLAN should not be configured with interface virtual-network
Summary: This article provides a design advice for Pure Layer 2 VXLAN to not configure interface virtual-network without IP address in Dell Networking OS10.
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Symptoms
For a Pure L2 VXLAN requirement, The “interface virtual-network” and VRF configurations are not needed. They are needed for an L3 VXLAN deployment only.
Cause
Adding interface virtual-network without an Ip address for an expected L2 only network within the VXLAN environment can result in arp entries being installed to the base linux kernel resulting in incomplete programing Hence, interface virtual-network must always have an IP address configured.
For example, do not configure a virtual-network without an IP address, as shown in the below example.
For example, do not configure a virtual-network without an IP address, as shown in the below example.
OS10# show running-configuration interface virtual-network ! interface virtual-network10 no shutdown ip vrf forwarding TEST OS10# |
Resolution
For Pure Layer 2 VXLAN should not be configured with interface virtual-network. Interface virtual-network should only be used for L3 VXLAN Deployment.
This is mentioned in user guide
"If a virtual network is not configured as L3 (the interface virtual network command is not run for that virtual network), the virtual network remains as L2 VXLAN."
Refer user guide Page 426
https://dl.dell.com/content/manual39616760-dell-smartfabric-os10-user-guide-release-10-5-6.pdf?language=en-us
In a Nutshell
Ensure to remove the interface virtual-network only during a downtime.
To remove virtual-network use bellow command syntax
This is mentioned in user guide
"If a virtual network is not configured as L3 (the interface virtual network command is not run for that virtual network), the virtual network remains as L2 VXLAN."
Refer user guide Page 426
https://dl.dell.com/content/manual39616760-dell-smartfabric-os10-user-guide-release-10-5-6.pdf?language=en-us
In a Nutshell
| L2 VXLAN | Do not use interface virtual network. |
| L3 VXLAN | Ensure that IP is configured in interface virtual network. |
Ensure to remove the interface virtual-network only during a downtime.
To remove virtual-network use bellow command syntax
OS10# configure terminal OS10(config)# no interface virtual-network <Virtual Network interface identifier> OS10(config) |
Affected Products
PowerSwitch S5212F-ON, PowerSwitch S5224F-ON, PowerSwitch S5232F-ON, PowerSwitch S5248F-ON, PowerSwitch S5296F-ON, PowerSwitch Z9100-ON, PowerSwitch Z9264F-ON, PowerSwitch Z9332F-ON, PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON, SmartFabric OS10 SoftwareArticle Properties
Article Number: 000222798
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 11 Mar 2024
Version: 3
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