Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 User Guide Release 10.5.0

Configure Layer 2 uplink

To connect with another L2 network, create a L2 uplink and associate a network with the uplink. To do so:

1. Launch the Create Uplink for External Network Connectivity wizard.
2. Select the Uplink Connectivity as Layer 2.
   NOTE L2 uplinks are created only on leaf switches.
3. Create a L2 uplink by providing the name and description, and click NEXT.
4. Select a rack and an interface or interfaces from the leaf switches to associate to the uplinks.
   NOTE The list shows only the available interfaces including breakout interfaces.
5. Select the static or dynamic LAG based on the configuration setup in the external network, and click NEXT.
   NOTE To form a LAG on the leaf switches, select an interface or interfaces that are of the same speed.
6. Associate the networks with the selected interfaces:
   • Add multiple tagged networks or a single untagged network, or both.

   • Add the network from the displayed list or create a general purpose network using the ADD NETWORK.

7. Select Yes or No to integrate the networks that are created automatically in the fabric through vCenter, on this uplink.
8. Click FINISH.

From the SFS GUI Network Profiles tab, you can view the list of all networks and virtual networks configured in the SFS. The page has NETWORKS and VIRTUAL NETWORKS tabs display the details of respective network profiles including the network name, description, network type. You can also delete a network profile from this tab. To delete a network profile, select a network profile from the list and click DELETE.