‎07-21-2025 06:42 AM
I am migrating traditional cisco-based setup having HSRP installed using 2 Layer 3 cat4500 core switches & there are other cisco switches in distribution & access level.
I need to design the new network using end to end extreme fabric solution using 7520 switches in core & 5520 switches in distribution & access.
My question here is for L3 gateway redundancy which will be the best option to use. VRRP or IP Shortcuts.
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‎07-23-2025 01:48 AM
Depending on the new FabricEngine L3 CORE size, 2 switches or +2 switches you have two options.
Migration scenarios:
Basic setup is ready (FABRIC setup is OK, VLAN/I-SID setup is OK, one of the SMLT cluster members has a non DefaultGW address configured (this can be alternated if desired)).
When the DefaultGW must stay the same.
When the DefaultGW can change.
In this case you can, for both options (R-SMLT/VRRP), make the IP setup on the new L3 CORE's in parallel, migrate the client devices (via DHCP or static IP configuration) to use the new DefaultGW.
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WillyHe
‎07-25-2025 09:11 PM
Hi Dhiraj,
When migrating to an Extreme Fabric using SPBM, the best approach for L3 gateway redundancy is to leverage IP Shortcuts with I-SID-based virtual gateways instead of traditional VRRP.
With SPBM, you don't need VRRP or HSRP—IP Shortcuts handle L3 routing across the fabric seamlessly. You can configure anycast gateways on both 7520 core switches, allowing them to share the same virtual IP/MAC, ensuring efficient redundancy and failover without protocol overhead.
It’s simpler, faster, and built for fabric-based designs. Let me know if you need example configs.
Regards
‎07-22-2025 05:43 AM - edited ‎07-22-2025 05:49 AM
IP shortcuts is not a FHRP. VRRP is and will provide a VIP which can be used as the default gateway. IP shortcuts is used to enabled IP routing in GRT of Fabric switches. Typically, a pair of clustered VOSS switches will be configured with the same VLAN and I-SID and have VRRP enabled. The local route of the VLAN will be advertised to other Fabric nodes using IP shortcuts.