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Managing an EVPN-VXLAN Fabric With CRB

Up to this point in the configuration of the EVPN-VXLAN fabric, we have used a topology with three virtual networks and one access layer switch that simulates an access closet. Use this section to add a second access switch and a new virtual network.

These configuration examples use the same devices you configured in the How to Configure an EVPN-VXLAN Fabric for a Campus Network With CRB configuration example.

Add an Access Layer Switch

Requirements

Overview

Use this section to add a new access layer switch to the network that is multihomed to the same distribution layer switches. Figure 1 shows the physical topology of the network after you have added Access Switch 2.

Figure 1: Adding a Device to the NetworkAdding a Device to the Network

Configuration

This section shows the step-by-step configuration procedures to add Access Switch 2 to your network.

Distribution 1 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Specify the interface to include in the aggregated Ethernet bundle.

  2. Configure the aggregated Ethernet interface to the new access layer switch.

Distribution 2 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Specify the interface to include in the aggregated Ethernet bundle.

  2. Configure the aggregated Ethernet interface to the new access layer switch.

Access Switch 2 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure the physical LAG interface.

  2. Configure the LAG interface to the new access layer switch.

    The new access layer switch is now part of your network.

  3. Configure the VLANs. VLAN_1 will be used to send management traffic from Mist APs to the Internet and VLAN_2 and VLAN_3 will be used to connect wired and wireless client devices.

  4. Configure the Access Ports for Mist Access Points connections. For example, you can configure and map the SSID for employees to VLAN2 and the SSID for guests to VLAN3.

Add a Virtual Network

Requirements

Overview

So far, you have configured a topology with three virtual networks: 1, 2, and 3. Use this section to add a new virtual network to the network.

Figure 2 shows the virtual network topology after you have added the fourth virtual network.

Figure 2: Overlay Virtual Network Topology With Fourth Virtual NetworkOverlay Virtual Network Topology With Fourth Virtual Network

Configuration

This section shows the step-by-step configuration procedures to add virtual network 4 to your network. For example, you can use the 4th virtual network to connect wired and wireless IoT devices.

Core 1 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure the IRB interface that acts as the Layer 3 gateway for the virtual network. IP address 172.20.4.251/24 belongs to IRB 4.

  2. Add the IRB interface to the evpn_vrf__1 routing instance.

  3. Configure VLAN 4 and virtual network 4 along with the Layer 3 gateway for the virtual network. Assign the Layer 3 interface to the routing instance.

Core 2 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure the IRB interface that acts as the Layer 3 gateway for the virtual network. IP address 172.20.4.252/24 belongs to IRB 4.

  2. Add the IRB interface to the evpn_vrf__1 routing instance.

  3. Configure VLAN 4 and virtual network 4 along with the Layer 3 gateway for the virtual network and assign the Layer 3 interface to the routing instance.

Distribution 1 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure VLAN 4 and virtual network 4.

  2. Configure the virtual network as part of the overlay EVPN control plane.

  3. Configure VLAN 4 as part of the LAG interface connected to the access switch.

    Note:

    If you have added another access switch to the topology, also configure VLAN 4 as part of that LAG interface.

Distribution 2 Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure VLAN 4 and virtual network 4.

  2. Configure the virtual network as part of the overlay EVPN control plane.

  3. Configure VLAN 4 as part of the LAG interface connected to the access switch.

    Note:

    If you have added another access switch to the topology, also configure VLAN 4 as part of that LAG interface.

Access Switch Configuration

Step-by-Step Procedure
  1. Configure VLAN 4. In this case, VLAN interface 1 will be used to send management traffic from Mist APs to the Internet and VLAN interface 4 will be used to connect wired and wireless IOT devices.

  2. Configure LAG uplink interface with the new VLAN.

    Note:

    If you have added another access switch to the topology, repeat this configuration on that access switch.

    You have now added a fourth virtual network to your network.

  3. Configure the Access Ports as trunk interface for connecting Mist Access Points and map the SSID for IoT devices to VLAN 4.