topic RE: Create Layer 3 Interface in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

Create Layer 3 Interface

Kevin_Craig — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:06:00 GMT

Hello, I am looking to assign an IP address directly to an interface opposed to creating a SVI. Is it possible to create a Layer 3 interface within EXOS? Similar to the "No Switchport" command within Cisco IOS.

Kevin,

RE: Create Layer 3 Interface

Patrick_Voss — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:15:00 GMT

Hello Kevin,

You can add an IP address to a VLAN and only add in one port. This essentially gets you what you are looking for.

Here are some articles that should help you get started:

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/How_To/Create-VLAN-in-EXOS/?q=create+vlan&l=e...
https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Q_A/Which-command-is-used-to-add-ports-to-a-vlan/...
https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/How_To/How-to-enable-inter-VLAN-routing-in-EXOS/?...

Hope this helps!

RE: Create Layer 3 Interface

StephenW — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:36:00 GMT

Kevin,

One thing different is EXOS switches share a single MAC we use for all ports.

Stephen

RE: Create Layer 3 Interface

Kevin_Craig — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:14:00 GMT

Thanks for the explanation Stephen, makes sense when you put it that way.

Patrick, thanks for the advice, that was my backup plan if creating a Layer 3 interface wasn't an option.

Kevin,