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Active Fabric Manager (AFM)Deployment Guide 2.0

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Figure 44. Advanced VLAN IP Configuration OptionPre-deployment – Step 1d: Port Channel Configuration (Layer 3 — Routed VLT)Use this screen to optional

Figure 46. Port Channel Configuration ScreenTo create port channels to increase bandwidth and redundancy:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name &

Figure 47. Downlink Port Configuration with VLAN Port Association Option SelectedFigure 48. Downlink Port Configuration with Port_VLAN Association Opt

Default: <Blank>1. Select from the list (click on the icon next to the field entry)2. Select one or more VLANs to be associated with the port.Un

Port Name Displays the port name.This a read only field.Tagged VLANs Manual Entry:Enter one or more VLANs to associate with the port.Validation Criter

Figure 49. Downlink Port Configuration for Layer 24. From the Switches pull-down menu, select an access switch.5. In the Tagged VLANs, click on the ic

8. Map the system MAC address, serial number, and service tag to each switch.9. Click Next to the go to the Assign Management IP screen.Pre-Deployment

Pre-Deployment – Step 5: Software Images To specify which software images to stage for each type of switch in the fabric from a TFTP or FTP site, use

With BMP, after a you install a switch, the switch searches the network for a DHCP server. The DHCP server provides the switch with a management IP ad

Viewing the DHCP Configuration FileNOTE: If you are using an IE browser with the Windows 7 OS, change your indexing options:1. Navigate to the Control

2About AFMActive Fabric Manager (AFM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) based network automation and orchestration tool that allows you to design, b

Attention: During initial deployment, the BMP process wait time to install the software onto the switches in the fabric is the following:• 10 minutes

Deploy screen by selecting the switch from the list and then click on the Deploy Selected link.10 InProgress Verifying that the switch is eligible for

10. Select the Apply configuration changes to the switch option or the Overwrite entire configuration on the switch option. When you deploy a switch,

View the Auto-generated Configuration To view the AFM auto-generated configuration:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Depl

The Switch Specific Custom Configuration screen displays.Figure 50. Switch Specific Custom ConfigurationThe Switch Specific Custom Configuration scree

Validation To verify that the discovered fabric matches the planned fabric and correct any errors, use the Validate screen . Mismatches are reported a

4. Fix any errors.7 Error Switch is not Discovered Verify the switch connectivity from the AFM.1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch

1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen.The Configure and Deploy screen displays.2. In the Switch column, select

• All the switches in the fabric• All the leafs in the fabric• All the spines in the fabricTo add templates:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric >

Copying TemplatesYou can copy an existing template, modify it, and then apply it to fabric or switch. For information on how to edit a template, see E

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– Leafs — Associates the template to all the leaf switches.– Spines — Associates the template to all the spine switches.7. Click the Apply button. Edi

Figure 51. Switch Specific Custom ConfigurationThe Switch Specific Custom Configuration screen provides support to view the auto-generated configurati

To view custom configuration history:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen.2. From the CLI Configuration pull-d

8Viewing the FabricThis section contains the following topics:• Dashboard• View Network Summary• View Fabric Summary• Switch SummaryRelated Links: Fab

Figure 53. Dashboard with Color CodesThe Dashboard provides the following key performance information:• System — Provides a tabular listing of system

Table 30. CPU Utilization Color CodesColor Range DescriptionGreen (Good) x < 70 % Represents normal CPU utilization.Yellow (Minor) x > = 70 % a

Figure 54. Network Summary Tabular ViewNetwork Topology Graphical ViewThe network topology contains fabric icons. Each fabric icon has the following f

• Enable Move: After enabling this option, you can move each fabric icon to a new location in the map.• Revert to Last Saved: Revert to fabric locatio

• You can display additional performance statistics about a fabric using the Launch Active Link option by navigating to the Network > Fabric level

For information about how to configure the Active Link, navigate to the Administrative > Settings > Active Link Settings screen.• Show Tooltips

3Getting StartedThis section contains the following topics:• Designing and Deploying the Fabric• Flowchart for Designing and Deploying a FabricRelated

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9TroubleshootingThis section contains the following topics:• Ping, Traceroute, SSH, and Telnet• Validation Alarms• Deployment and Validation Errors• T

1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch Name > Troubleshoot screen. . 2. Click the SSH tab. 3. In the SSH Command field, enter the

a. Navigate to the Network> Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen.b. From the Deploy Fabric pull-down menu, select the Pre-deployment Config

Validation failed because the switch has a configuration mismatch.1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen. 2. Cli

2. Restart the deployment of the switch from the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy by selecting the switch from the list and then cli

Table 33. Configuration ErrorsConfiguration Error Recommended ActionConfiguration Mismatch1. On the Deployment and Validation Status screen, select th

a. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy.b. From the Deploy Fabric pull-down menu, select the Deploy and Validate option.

2. If the pre-deployment configuration is updated, you might need to redeploy the switch.3. Validate the switch.a. Navigate to the Network > Fabric

CONFIG GENERATION IN PROGRESSConfiguration File Generation In-progress No Information only.CONFIG GENERATION FAILED Configuration File Generation Fail

Figure 1. Getting Started WizardTo design and deploy a Layer 2 VLT, Layer 3 distributed core fabric, or Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT)1. Gather

3. Verify that the system MAC address in the dhcpd.conf file matches the csv. file that contains the MAC addresses of the switches.4. Verify that the

a. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen.b. From the Deploy Fabric pull-down menu, select the Deploy and Validate

REDEPLOYMENT REQUIRED Re-deployment of the switch is requiredYes Restart the deployment of the switch.NOTE: The switch is not in BMP mode.1. Navigate

Smart script transfer failedSmart script transfer: FailedVerify Telnet/SSH connectivity and deploy againWiring validation Unable to validate Wiring Ve

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10Alerts and EventsThis section contains the following topics:• Current — Active Alerts • Historical — Alerts and EventsCurrent — Active AlertsTo view

Figure 56. Fabric Alerts• To filter active alerts at the switch level, navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch Name > Alerts and Event

3. In the Severity pull-down menu, select one of the following filtering criteria:a) Allb) Criticalc) Majord) Minore) Clearedf) Warningg) Unknownh) In

7. In the Ack (acknowledgement) pull-down menu, select one of the following:a) Allb) Yesc) No8. Click the Apply button.9. If you want to export your r

11Performance ManagementYou can monitor performance at the network, fabric, switch, and port level.This section contains the following topics:• Networ

– Selecting a Layer 2 VLT and Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) Fabric Design3. Build the physical network.4. Configure the following settings:– TF

Fabric Performance ManagementTo monitor the following for all the switches in the fabric, use the Network > Fabric Name > Performance screen:• B

Port Performance ManagementTo view a summary of historical and real-time data port performance:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch

• PacketsTo display detailed historical and real-time data port level performance:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch Name > Su

4. From the Polling Rate pull-down menu, select the polling rate.a) 15 Minutes (default) b) 30 Minutesc) 45 minutesd) 1 Hour5. Check the fabric to col

Figure 60. Example: TCA Exceeds the ThresholdFor information about how to view port performance, see Port Performance. Make sure that you select the R

6. Click Next.7. In the Date/Time Range pull-down menu, select a date or time range using one of the following options. If you select the custom range

4. In the Report Name field, enter the name of the report.5. (Optional) In the Description field, enter a description.6. Modify the report as needed.7

12MaintenanceThis section contains the following topics:• Backing Up the Switch Configuration• Scheduling Switch Software Updates• Replacing a Switch•

1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Maintenance screen.2. Click the Switch Backup button to display the switch backup options.3. Select a

NOTE: You must replace the switch with the same type of switch. See Replacing a Switch.To decommission a switch:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric

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7. Click the Next button.The DHCP screen is displayed.8. Save the replacement switch DHCP configuration file.9. Review the Summary screen and then cli

Activating the AFM Standby PartitionNavigate to the Administration > Update Server screen and then click the Activate Available Partition link.161

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13JobsThis section contains the following topics:• Displaying Job Results• Scheduling JobsDisplaying Job ResultsTo display the status of your jobs, us

NOTE: You can only change the scheduled time. You cannot change the job name, image location, or switch.• Delete — Deletes a job. Select a job and the

– 2 Tier distributed core filtering options — All, Spine, and Leaves– 2 Tier VLT options — All, Aggregation and Access– 3 tier filtering options — All

– Schedule job to start on — Specify a date and time to schedule the job.The Summary screen displays.9. Review the settings and then click the Finish

– Schedule job to start on — Schedule the job at a later time. Specify the start date and time for the software update job.9. In the Summary screen, r

* 2 Tier distributed core filtering options — All, Spine, and Leaves* 2 Tier VLT options — All, Aggregation and Access* 3 tier filtering options — All

14AdministrationThis section contains the following topics:• Administrative Settings• Managing User Accounts• Managing User SessionsAdministrative Set

4AFM Site MapTo help you navigate the AFM user interface use the following site map.Home Getting Started WizardStep 1: Design the FabricStep 2: Pr

Important: By default, the web service is turned off in the OMNM server.To use the OMNM web service:1. On the OMNM server go to the server installatio

• Navigate to the Network > Fabric > Graphical view. Right click the switch icon and then select the Launch Active Link link.• Navigate to the N

2. In the Client Settings area, click Edit.3. In the GUI Polling Interval (in Seconds) pull-down menu, select one of the following options. The defaul

SMTP Email To configure SMTP email:1. Navigate to the Administration Settings screen2. In the Secure SMTP Email Settings area, click the Edit link. 3.

TFTP/FTP Settings1. Navigate to the Administration > Settings screen.2. From the File Transfer Protocol pull-down menu, select one of the following

NOTE: The AFM root user name is “superuser” and password is “Superuser1”.The system comes with three pre-defined roles with the following permissions:

6. In the First Name field, enter the user’s first name.The first name can contain any characters.Length: 1 to 50 characters.7. (Optional) In the Last

5. In the Last Name, enter the user’s last name.6. In the Password field, enter the user’s password.7. In the Confirm Password field, enter the user’s

6. Click OK.For more information about user accounts, see Managing User Accounts.Managing User SessionsTo display activeAFM users and terminate users’

from the perspective of the AFM and only the actions performed by AFM users on the switch are logged.1. Navigate to the Administration > Audit Log

Jobs Job Results Schedule JobsBackup SwitchConfiguration FilesUpdate switch softwareActive SoftwareData CollectionSchedule data collectionEdit thresh

5Supported Fabric TypesThe fabric design wizard defines the basic configuration for a Layer 2 VLT, Layer 3 distributed core, and Layer 3 with Resilien

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Key Considerations for Designing a Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) FabricUse the Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) fabric to extend equal cost

switches, the switches communicate with the DHCP server to obtain a management IP Address based on the system MAC Address. The DHCP server contains in

Distributed CoreA distributed core is a two-tier architecture composed of multiple switches interconnected to provide a scalable, high-performance net

Distributed Core Terminology The following terms are unique to the design and deployment of a Layer 3 distributed core fabric.• Leaf — A switch that c

Important: In a single distributed fabric, all the leaves can act as a non-ToR or as a ToR, not both at the same time.Key Considerations for Designing

• Whether the leaves act as a ToR or are connecting to a server.• Fabric interlink bandwidth (the links between the spines and leaves).• Uplinks which

Selecting a Layer 3 Distributed Core Fabric DesignFor large fabric deployments, use the Layer 3 distributed core fabric. AFM supports the following di

Figure 5. Type 1: Extra Large Distributed Core Fabric DesignUse the Type 1: Extra Large Distributed Core fabric design when:• The line rate-performanc

Figure 6. Type 2: Large Distributed Core Fabric DesignEach S4810 leaf for the Type 2: Large Distributed Core fabric design has the following:• Forty g

Figure 7. Type 3: Medium Distributed Core Fabric DesignUse the Type 3: Medium Distributed Core design when:• You require a fabric interlink (fabric li

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With a Type 4: Small Distributed Core fabric design, the S4810 spines connect to the S4810 leaves at a fixed 10 Gb. The maximum number of spines is 4

• Provides fast convergence if either the link or a device fails• Optimized forwarding with Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)• Provides link-l

• Aggregation — A switch that connects to access switches. The role of the aggregation layer is to provide an interconnect to all the access switches.

connect through the non-VLT ports.Key Considerations for Designing a Layer 2 VLT FabricUse the Layer 2 VLT fabric for workload migration over virtuali

Gathering Useful Information for a Layer 2 VLT Fabric To gather useful information for a layer 2 VLT fabric before you begin:• Obtain the CSV file tha

• Getting Started.1 Tier for 10 Gb and 40 Gb ToR for Layer 2 and Layer 3 Resiliency (Routed VLT)Table 2. 1 Tier for 10 Gb and 40 Gb ToR for Layer 2 an

DL BW = Down Link BandwidthFL BWB A & A = Fabric Link Bandwidth between Aggregation & AccessUL BW = Uplink BandwidthBW = BandwidthUse the foll

or S60001 Gb 10 Gb Stacking 2641 - 322562 * 40 Gb2 * 40 GbNA 80G 40 Gb Z9000or S6000S4810 S60(12G or 24G)1 Gb 40 Gb Stacking 2497 - 322562 * 40 Gb2 *

Figure 10. 10 Gb or 40 Gb ToR VLT Deployment (mVLT)Important: All the VLT aggregation switches must be same mode type for aggregation; for example, Z9

10 Gb 10 Gb Mixed node Stacking111 - 1392 2 * 40 GbNA 160 Gb NA Z9000 or S6000 S4810 or S4820T10 Gb 10 Gb Stacking 111 - 2970 2 * 40 GbNA 40 Gb NA S48

Fabric Design – Step 1: Fabric Name and Type... 52Fabric D

10 Gb 40 Gb Mixed node Resiliency105 - 1344 2 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb 80G NA Z9000 or S6000 S4810 or S4820TAVC = Aggregation VLTi CapacityBW = BandwidthDL =

Table 7. 3 Tier ToR (mVLT) — 10 Gb DownlinksDL BWUL BWType DL Port RangeCVC AVC Access VLTi CapacityFL BWB C & AFL BWB A & APossible Topologie

10 Gb40 GbResiliency 2809 - 362882 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb 80 Gb 20 Gb Z9000 or S6000S4810 S481010 Gb40 GbResiliency 2809 - 362882 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb2

10 Gb Blade Switch (MXL) VLT Deployment BW = BandwidthDL = DownlinkFL BWB A & A = Fabric Link Bandwidth between Aggregation and AccessUL BW = Upli

2 - 26 40 Gb Basic Layer 2/ Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT)20 Gb 2 * 40 GbNA NA S4810 or S4820TMXL2- 27 10 Gb Stacking Layer 2/ Layer 3 with Resi

FL BWB C & A = Fabric Link Bandwidth between Core and AccessUL BW = Uplink BandwidthVCBW = VLTi Core BandwidthTable 10. 3 Tier Deployment Topologi

28 - 336 40 Gb Stack-ingLayer 2/ Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT)80G 40 Gb 2 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb Z9000or S6000S4810 or S4820TMXL15 - 196 10 Gb Stack-

15 - 196 40 Gb MXL - intra-Chassis resiliencyLayer 2 or Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT)80G 80G 2 * 40 Gb2 * 40 Gb Z9000 Z9000 MXL15 - 196 40 Gb M

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6Designing the FabricTo design a Layer 3 two-tier distributed core fabric or Layer 2 VLT fabric based on your capacity planning for your current and f

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Table 11. Fabric Configuration Phases and StatesPhase State State DescriptionDesign Incomplete Indicates that not all required information to complete

Switch Configuration Phases and StatesThis section describes the phases and possible states for a switch.Table 12. Switch Level StatesPhase State Stat

• Layer 3 distributed core — Use the Layer 3 distributed core for large fabric deployments. See Conventional Core Versus Distributed Core• Layer 3 wit

4. Enter the name of the fabric in the Fabric Name field.The fabric name must be a unique name. It can have from 1 to 17 characters. Valid characters

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To configure bandwidth and port count for the switches in the fabric:1. In the Bandwidth Specification:a) Select the uplink bandwidth (10 Gb or 40 Gb)

• The downlinks from the 2 aggregation switches supports the Layer 2 protocol (VLAN or VLAN/VRRP). The default setting on the pre-deployment screen is

Use Case 2: 1 Tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT)When you select a 1 tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) fabric:• The uplinks between the

• The downlinks from the access switches supports the Layer 2 protocol (VLAN or VLAN and LAG).– If the VLAN option is selected, the downlinks connec

Figure 15. Example: 2 Tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with Stacking Option2. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with VLT option – When you

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Figure 17. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with VLT option + Advanced VLAN IP Configuration3. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) – Basic optio

Figure 19. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with MXL Blade with interChassis option5. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) – Blade MXL with Intra

Use Case 5: 3 Tier Layer 2When you select a 3 tier Layer 2 fabric:• The fabric links between core and aggregation switches supports the Layer 3 prot

example shown below, a Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) fabric. Based on the deployment type option selected, different downlinks options are conf

Figure 23. Example: 3 Tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with VLT optionFigure 24. 3 Tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with VLT Option

Figure 25. Example: 3 Tier Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) with Basic Option4. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) – Blade MXL with IntraChassi

deployment topology filter icon on the top right of the screen to display additional deployment topology options. The output from these screens and th

NOTE: For topologies, refer to the Designing a Layer 2 VLT and Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) Fabric and Selecting a Layer 3 Distributed Core Fa

• low latency — The access layer uses S55 switchesResiliency In MXL (Routed VLT)• Intra-chassis — Within the chassis (mVLT)• Inter-chassis resiliency

5. On the Deployment Type, select the appropriate deployment type.6. Click the deployment topology filtering icon on the top right of the screen to di

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Figure 33. Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) : Deployment Type screen1. Navigate to the Network > Design Fabric > New Fabric > Deployment

5. Click the deployment topology filter icon on the top right of the screen to display deployment topology options. Only applicable filter options are

read-only screen. For information about the Advanced Options, see the section at Configuring Advanced Options. For information about tiers, see Deploy

• Graphical Wiring Plan — Displays information about how the switches are connected graphically.• Network Topology — Displays information about how th

fabric (aggregation and access) are displayed. • Tabular Wiring Plan — Displays information about how the switches are connected in the fabric design

Figure 34. Example: Visio OutputTable 14. Tabular Wiring Plan Output DescriptionsField Name DescriptionFrom Device (Switch) Displays the name of the d

3. Click the Export link.The Generate Wiring Plan window displays.4. Specify the following export options.a) PDF — Table, Data, Graphical Wiring Plan,

3. In the Fabric XML file area, click the Browse button and locate the fabric XML design file (the XML design that you have exported from the AFM desi

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7Configuring and Deploying the FabricAfter you create a fabric at the Network > Design Fabric > New Fabric screen, you can configure and deploy

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Pre-deployment ConfigurationRequired Indicates that not all required Pre-deployment Configuration information was provided.Error Indicates that an err

CompleteIncomplete. The system MAC and IP address are not configured for the switches.Not Started Not Started• View Wiring Plan• Edit Fabric (All fabr

• Delete FabricUsing the Pre-deployment WizardLayer 2 VLT Fabric Pre-deployment To prepare the Layer 2 VLT fabric for deployment, complete the followi

– Pre-deployment – Step 1b: Uplink Configuration– Pre-deployment - Step 1c: VLT VLAN Configuration– Pre-deployment – Step 1d: Port Channel Configurati

Pre-Deployment FlowchartNOTE: The pre-deployment flowchart does not list all the prerequisites. This flowchart does not include obtaining the fabric i

• Fabric link Configuration — (for a Layer 3 or Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) fabric. For a Layer 3 fabric, configures options for the spine an

Figure 35. Layer 2 VLT Uplink ConfigurationTo configure the uplink protocol for the edge port uplinks to the WAN:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabri

Figure 36. VLT VLAN Configuration with VLAN and VRRP ConfigurationFigure 37. VLT VLAN Configuration without VLAN and VRRP ConfigurationTable 17. VLT V

NOTE: You must check the VLAN and VRRP Configuration option to view this option.VLAN and VRRP ConfigurationConfigures IP address with VRRP protocol. W

4. In the VLAN ID field, enter the VLAN ID.5. In the Primary IP address field, enter the primary IP address.6. In the Secondary IP address field, ente

1IntroductionActive Fabric Manager (AFM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) based network automation and orchestration tool that enables you to desig

To create port channels to increase bandwidth and redundancy:1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen.2. From the

Enter one or more VLANs to associate with the port.Validation Criteria: The VLANs have to be from the Configured VLANs list and the Untagged VLAN fiel

Figure 38. Downlink Port Configuration for Layer 24. From the Switches pull-down menu, select an access switch.5. In the Tagged VLANs, click on the ic

Important: The area ID for the interconnect link must not be the same as the area ID for the uplink.To configure the Fabric Link Configuration for a L

Figure 39. Downlink Configuration for Layer 3 Distributed Core FabricTo configure the downlinks for a Layer 3 distributed core fabric:1. Navigate to t

3. Pre-deployment - Step 1c: VLT VLAN Configuration4. Pre-deployment – Step 1d: Port Channel Configuration5. Pre-deployment – Step 1e: Downlink Port C

4. In the Protocol Settings, select a routing protocol (OSPF, IBGP, or eBGP) for the edge port uplinks. The number of uplinks is specified in the Band

Default: <Blank>Primary IP Enter the primary IP address. The prefix is auto-populated.Validation Criteria for Primary IP: Valid IPPrefix Range:

Figure 41. VLT VLAN Configuration Without Using the Enable Layer 3 Protocol in Access Switches OptionThe following screen shot displays a VLT VLAN Con

Figure 43. Adding VLANs and Enabling the Layer Protocol in Access Switches OptionTo configure a VLT VLAN for a Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) to